Chasin' the bird : Charlie Parker in California
(Graphic Novel)
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Contributors
Published
[New York] : Z2 Comics, [2020].
Status
Aurora Hills - Adult Graphic Novel
GRAPH 782.42165 CHISH
1 available
GRAPH 782.42165 CHISH
1 available
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Aurora Hills - Adult Graphic Novel | GRAPH 782.42165 CHISH | Available |
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Published
[New York] : Z2 Comics, [2020].
Format
Graphic Novel
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (some color) ; 27 cm
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
Description
The graphic novel tells the story of Bird's time in L.A. starting in December 1945, where Bird and Dizzy Gillespie brought frenetic sounds of bebop from the East Coast jazz underground to the West Coast for a two-month residency at Billy Berg's Hollywood jazz club. This marked the beginning of a tumultuous two year-stint for Bird bumming around L.A., showing up at jam sessions, crashing on people's couches, causing havoc in public places, and recording some of his most groundbreaking tracks, "A Night in Tunisia" and "Ornithology," as well as "Relaxin' At Camarillo," inspired by the end of his time in SoCal at the Camarillo State Hospital. The novel explores Bird's 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. Chasin' the Bird is named for Charlie Parker's 1947 standard, and adapts one of the sunnier, but darker chapters in the life of Bird, beautifully told by Dave Chisholm --from Amazon.
Subjects
LC Subjects
Biographical comics.
California -- History -- 20th century -- Comic books, strips, etc. -- Fiction.
Comics (Graphic works)
Jazz musicians -- Alcohol use -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Nonfiction comics.
Parker, Charlie, -- 1920-1955 -- Comic books, strips, etc. -- Fiction.
Racism -- United States -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Saxophonists -- United States -- Comic books, strips, etc. -- Fiction.
California -- History -- 20th century -- Comic books, strips, etc. -- Fiction.
Comics (Graphic works)
Jazz musicians -- Alcohol use -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Nonfiction comics.
Parker, Charlie, -- 1920-1955 -- Comic books, strips, etc. -- Fiction.
Racism -- United States -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Saxophonists -- United States -- Comic books, strips, etc. -- Fiction.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Chisholm, D., Markowski, P., & Abdul-Jabbar, K. (2020). Chasin' the bird: Charlie Parker in California . Z2 Comics.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Chisholm, Dave, 1981-, Peter, Markowski and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. 2020. Chasin' the Bird: Charlie Parker in California. Z2 Comics.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Chisholm, Dave, 1981-, Peter, Markowski and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Chasin' the Bird: Charlie Parker in California Z2 Comics, 2020.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Chisholm, Dave, Peter Markowski, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Chasin' the Bird: Charlie Parker in California Z2 Comics, 2020.
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