Valuable recordings left behind by a bebop legend
Charlie Parker's improvisations mark the innovation of jazz.
The 1973 recording of "Swedish Schnapps" is a rare recording of Parker's exceptional saxophone playing. This live recording from Sweden fully conveys Parker's improvisational ability and musical creativity. His innovative qualities as the founder of bebop and his astounding technique in performance make this recording a truly memorable performance in jazz history.
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17 TRACKS:
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1)
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Si Si
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2)
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Swedish Schnapps (Alt)
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3)
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Swedish Schnapps
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4)
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Back Home Blues (Alt)
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5)
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Back Home Blues
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6)
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Lover Man
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7)
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Blues For Alice
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8)
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Au Privave (Alt)
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9)
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Au Privave
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10)
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She Rote (Alt)
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11)
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She Rote
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12)
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K.C. Blues
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13)
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Star Eyes
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14)
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Segment - Tune X
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15)
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Diverse - Tune X (Alt)
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16)
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Passport - Tune Y (Rare)
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17)
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Passport - Tune Z (Common)
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Trumpet - Miles Davis (8 to 13)
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Alto Saxophone - Charlie Parker (1 to 17)
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Producer - Norman Granz
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Drums - Kenny Clarke (1 to 7)
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Drums - Max Roach (8 to 17)
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Bass - Tommy Potter (14 to 17)
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Bass - Ray Brown (1 to 7)
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Trumpet - Kenny Dorham (14 to 17)
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Piano - Al Haig (14 to 17)
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Reissue Producer, Sleeve Notes - Phil Schaap
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Piano - Walter Bishop, Jr. (8 to 13)
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Piano - John Lewis (2) (1 to 7)
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Trumpet - Red Rodney (1 to 7)
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Bass - Teddy Kotick (8 to 13)
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Liner Notes - Bill Simon
