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Celebrating Bird: The Triumph of Charlie Parker
A biographical documentary on the short-lived career of brilliant jazz musician Charlie Parker. Features his only television appearance and rare concert footage. Includes cameos by such greats as Dizzy Gillespie, Thelonius Monk, and Charles Mingus.
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Episode 1: Harold Clurman: A Life of Theatre
Episode 2: Stella Adler: Awake and Dream!
Episode 3: Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong
Episode 4: James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket
Episode 5: Celebrating Bird: The Triumph of Charlie Parker
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