Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with KPBS Passport!
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.
This film looks back at the 21 years Charlie "Bird" Parker spent at home in Kansas City.
"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.
"Wheel Within A Wheel" - Bobby Watson Quartet
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Bobby Watson's Quartet performing the jazz song "I'm Glad There Is You."
Bobby Watson's Quartet performs the jazz classic "Confirmation." Full unedited performance not seen in the film.
