Celebrating Bird : the triumph of Charlie Parker / Toby Byron/Multiprises, Sony Video Software Company, Pioneer Artists present ; written by Gary Giddins ; produced by Toby Byron ; directed by Gary Giddins and Kendrick Simmons.
| Format | Video (DVD) |
| Publication Info | [Place of publication not identified] : Pioneer Artists, [1999] |
| Description | 1 videodisc (59 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Subjects |
| Other author/creator | Giddins, Gary screenwriter, director. |
| Other author/creator | Byron, Toby, producer. |
| Other author/creator | Simmons, Kendrick, director, editor. |
| Other author/creator | Ross, Ted, 1934-2002 narrator. |
| Other author/creator | Parker, Charlie, 1920-1955 performer. |
| Other author/creator | Toby Byron/Multiprises. |
| Other author/creator | Sony Video Software Company. |
| Other author/creator | Pioneer Artists (Firm) |
| Portion of title | Triumph of Charlie Parker |
| Contents | Bird -- Kansas City -- New York -- "Koko" -- "Hot house" -- "Funky blues." |
| Abstract | In film clips, photos, and interviews, Parker's life is traced from Kansas City to the New York jazz scene of the 1950s. |
| General note | Based on the book of the same title by Gary Giddins. |
| General note | Originally produced in 1987. |
| Credits | Edited by Kendrick Simmons. |
| Performer | Narrated by Ted Ross. |
| Technical details | DVD; Dolby digital. |
| Genre/form | Documentary films. |
| Genre/form | Biographical films. |
| Genre/form | Film adaptations. |
| Genre/form | Nonfiction films. |
| Genre/form | Music. |
| UPC | 013023013490 |
| Publisher number | PA-99-605-D Pioneer Artists |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Media - Ask at Circulation Desk | DVD-1232 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |