
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.
Directed byBrad Austin

Featuring
Chuck Haddix
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Bobby Watson
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Lonnie McFadden
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Logan Richardson
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Curtis Lundy
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Peter Schlamb
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Marty Morrison
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Charlie Parker
Self - Archival Footage
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