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Bird: Not Out Of Nowhere

Teaser

This film looks back at the 21 years Charlie "Bird" Parker spent at home in Kansas City.

Aired 07/13/2021

Bird: Not Out Of Nowhere

Teaser

Preview | 30s

This film looks back at the 21 years Charlie "Bird" Parker spent at home in Kansas City.

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.

Aired 07/13/2021

"Wheel Within A Wheel" - Bobby Watson Quartet

Full unedited performance not seen in the film. (7m 59s)

Trailer

This film looks back at the 21 years Charlie "Bird" Parker spent at home in Kansas City. (1m 29s)

Teaser

This film looks back at the 21 years Charlie "Bird" Parker spent at home in Kansas City. (30s)

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

Full unedited performance not seen in the film. (7m 57s)

"Confirmation" - Bobby Watson Quartet

Full unedited performance not seen in the film. (8m 13s)

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