
Forest Whitaker
Charlie 'Bird' Parker

Saxophone player Charlie ‘Bird’ Parker comes to New York in 1940 and is quickly noticed for his remarkable way of playing. He becomes a drug addict but his loving wife Chan tries to help him.
Released June 1, 1988
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Forest Whitaker
Charlie 'Bird' Parker

Diane Venora
Chan Parker

Michael Zelniker
Red Rodney

Samuel E. Wright
Dizzy Gillespie

Keith David
Buster Franklin

Michael McGuire
Brewster

James Handy
Esteves

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