Charlie Parker: Chasin' The Bird - Hardcover
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Hardcover graphic novel
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SUMMARY
The Estate of Charlie Parker and Z2 Comics have teamed up to bring you Chasin' The Bird - Charlie Parker in California.
Chasinā The Bird tells the story of Charlie Parkerās time in L.A.
Ā December 1945 began a tumultuous two year-stint for Bird bumming around L.A., showing up at jam sessions, crashing on peopleās couches, causing havoc in public places, and recording some of his most groundbreaking tracks.Ā
The graphic novel explores Birdās relationship with the characters and events he encountered during his time in L.A. including recording some of his signature songs with Dial Record founder Ross Russell, a brief but influential stay at the home of famed jazz photographer William Claxton, a party for the ages at the ranch home of artist Jirayr Zorthian, and others who found themselves in the orbit of the jazz genius. Named after Charlie Parkerās 1947 standard, Chasinā the Bird adapts one of the sunnier, but darker chapters in the life of Bird, beautifully written and illustrated by Dave Chisholm. Foreword by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
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CREDITS
Written and Illustrated by Eisner Award winning author Dave Chisholm.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Hardcover graphic novel
Ā
SUMMARY
The Estate of Charlie Parker and Z2 Comics have teamed up to bring you Chasin' The Bird - Charlie Parker in California.
Chasinā The Bird tells the story of Charlie Parkerās time in L.A.
Ā December 1945 began a tumultuous two year-stint for Bird bumming around L.A., showing up at jam sessions, crashing on peopleās couches, causing havoc in public places, and recording some of his most groundbreaking tracks.Ā
The graphic novel explores Birdās relationship with the characters and events he encountered during his time in L.A. including recording some of his signature songs with Dial Record founder Ross Russell, a brief but influential stay at the home of famed jazz photographer William Claxton, a party for the ages at the ranch home of artist Jirayr Zorthian, and others who found themselves in the orbit of the jazz genius. Named after Charlie Parkerās 1947 standard, Chasinā the Bird adapts one of the sunnier, but darker chapters in the life of Bird, beautifully written and illustrated by Dave Chisholm. Foreword by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
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CREDITS
Written and Illustrated by Eisner Award winning author Dave Chisholm.
Description
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Hardcover graphic novel
Ā
SUMMARY
The Estate of Charlie Parker and Z2 Comics have teamed up to bring you Chasin' The Bird - Charlie Parker in California.
Chasinā The Bird tells the story of Charlie Parkerās time in L.A.
Ā December 1945 began a tumultuous two year-stint for Bird bumming around L.A., showing up at jam sessions, crashing on peopleās couches, causing havoc in public places, and recording some of his most groundbreaking tracks.Ā
The graphic novel explores Birdās relationship with the characters and events he encountered during his time in L.A. including recording some of his signature songs with Dial Record founder Ross Russell, a brief but influential stay at the home of famed jazz photographer William Claxton, a party for the ages at the ranch home of artist Jirayr Zorthian, and others who found themselves in the orbit of the jazz genius. Named after Charlie Parkerās 1947 standard, Chasinā the Bird adapts one of the sunnier, but darker chapters in the life of Bird, beautifully written and illustrated by Dave Chisholm. Foreword by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
Ā
CREDITS
Written and Illustrated by Eisner Award winning author Dave Chisholm.
