Bird 101: The Art of Charlie Parker in Kansas City

4525 Oak Street,Kansas City MO 64111

17 August, 2021

Description

A film screening of “Bird: Not Out of Nowhere” followed by a panel discussion with the director and musicians featured in the documentary. Celebrate Charlie Parker’s enduring musical legacy with a screening of the critically acclaimed documentary Bird: Not Out of Nowhere and a panel discussion in the Tivoli Theater at the Nelson Atkins-Museum of Art. Produced by Brad Austin, an Emmy-Award winning KCPT Producer, Bird: Not Out of Nowhere takes an in-depth look at Parker’s early life and music and his enduring influence on present-day Kansas City jazz musicians. The documentary features rarely-seen archival footage, interviews and performances by Bobby Watson, Lonnie McFadden, Logan Richardson and commentary by Chuck Haddix, author of Bird: The Life and Music of Charlie Parker. The August 17th screening from 5:30 – 6:30 will be followed by a lively panel discussion featuring Austin, Watson, McFadden and Haddix. Kansas City Jazz ALIVE is a 501(c)3 Jazz catalyst organization formed to collectively, "Raise the tide that lifts all Jazz boats" in greater Kansas City.