Forest Whitaker
Charlie 'Bird' Parker
Saxophone player Charlie "Bird" Parker (Forest Whitaker) comes to New York City in 1940. He is quickly noticed for his remarkable way of playing. Despite becoming a drug addict, his loving wife Chan (Diane Venora) tries to help him through his personal issues.
Charlie 'Bird' Parker
Chan Parker
Red Rodney
Dizzy Gillespie
Buster Franklin
Brewster
Esteves
Young Bird
Kim
Dr. Heath
Moscowitz
Alcoholic Patient
Patient with Checkers
Dr. Caulfield
Mayor of 52nd Street
First Doorman
Second Doorman
Gene
Sid
Frog
Director
