Saving Charlie Parker A Novel

by Mike Steinel (Author) Saving Charlie Parker: A Novel By: Mike Steinel "Jean... You're gonna think I'm crazy." He stopped, thinking about what his next sentence would be, then turned his head back to the window and spoke more softly: "I met Charlie Parker. I was with Bird. Dizzy was there, too. We were in Toronto, in a bar. There was a black and white TV. A boxing match. My head was bleeding." "Sounds like quite a dream," Jean said calmly. "It wasn't a dream," he snapped. "I was there for real... I think. This was different than a dream, somehow different." His voice trailed off. He reached into his pocket and pulled out the matchbook that said: The Silver Rail - 133 Victoria Street - Toronto, CA.