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Bird: Not Out Of Nowhere

Season 1 Episode 1 | 56m 35s

Kansas City PBS is proud to present a documentary that looks back at the years Charlie “Bird” Parker spent in Kansas City and his lasting legacy on the Kansas City jazz scene. Bird: Not Out of Nowhere features rarely seen archival footage of Parker, interviews with musicians and historians, and live performances from Kansas City’s most talented jazz musicians.

Aired: 07/12/21 | Expires: 08/10/21
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Full unedited performance not seen in the film.
This film looks back at the 21 years Charlie "Bird" Parker spent at home in Kansas City.
This film looks back at the 21 years Charlie "Bird" Parker spent at home in Kansas City.