Camera Three Presents The Mythical Bird: Charlie Parker's Life And Music Discussed

Charlie Parker's life and music discussed between jazz clarinetist Tony Scott and jazz historian Marshall Stearns of Hunter College. Actors portray jazz musicians reminiscing about Parker's life, career and influence. Includes rare interior footage of legendary jazz nightclub Birdland, as well as a demonstration of Parker's playing styles and a live rendition of Parker's "Lover Man".