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Charlie parker clint eastwood, forest whitaker, diane. The original recordings of charlie parker charlie parker on allmusic 1962 this compilation of original verve sessions. Movie based on the life of charlie parker with original solos worked into the film with a new rhythm section. Crouch begins by dropping you in medias res on a hot, 1940s new york city bandstand with the jay mcshann band featuring charlie parker on alto sax. The original recordings of charlie parker by charlie parker on amazon music. Academy award, golden globe and emmy awardwinner forest whitaker the last king of scotland, phone booth, as parker, provides a multifaceted performance that helps provide an understanding.
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