In 1955, on his report, a medical examiner wrote in the box: age, “about 53 years”. Charlie Parker nicknamed Bird just died, at 34. His death will be the ransom of a life that was not denied to the excesses or the consuming flame of genius. His wildest improvisations will open the door to future jazzmen. Between shadow and light this film will pay tribute to one of the greatest musicians of the 20th century.
Pierre Tissot
as Narrator (voice)
Franck Médioni
as Self
Charlie Parker
as Self - Subject (archive footage)
Paul Desmond
as Self (archive footage)
Jacques Réda
as Self
Duke Ellington
as Self (archive footage)
Count Basie
as Self (archive footage)
Sylvie Kandé
as Self
Benny Goodman
as Self (archive footage)
René Urtreger
as Self
Dizzy Gillespie
as Self (archive footage)
