The “Charlie Parker Yardbird Originals” were originally published in 1954 by my dad, Dr. Charles Colin. In his memoir, “Reflections II”, he includes the colorful story of how it came to be that he met Charlie Parker and would publish this early work.

Using most of Pop’s lingo, here is a synopsis of that story:

“In the 40’s – early 50’s “I” had eight studios on the second floor at 111 West 48th Street with several outstanding teachers. One of whom was Jimmy Abato who played bass clarinet wi...