Bird: Not Out Of Nowhere

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.

Episodes

Bird: Not Out Of Nowhere

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.

Extras + Features

Official Trailer

1m 29s

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.
Wheel Within A Wheel - Bobby Watson Quartet

7m 59s

Bobby Watson's Quartet performs his jazz song "Wheel Within A Wheel."
Official Teaser

30s

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.
I'm Glad There Is You - Bobby Watson Quartet

7m 57s

Bobby Watson's Quartet performing the jazz song "I'm Glad There Is You."
Confirmation - Bobby Watson Quartet

8m 13s

Bobby Watson's Quartet performs the jazz classic "Confirmation."

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