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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A:
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1)
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Si Si
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2)
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Swedish Schnapps
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3)
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Swedish Schnapps (Alternate Take)
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4)
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Back Home Blues
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Back Home Blues (Alternate Take)
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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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Almost Like Being In Love
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9)
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I Can't Get Started
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B:
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1)
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Au Privave
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2)
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Au Privave (Alternate Take)
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She Rote
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4)
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She Rote (Alternate Take)
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K. C. Blues
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Star Eyes
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Old Folks
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8)
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If I Love Again
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Trumpet - Miles Davis (B1 to B7)
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Saxophone - Charlie Parker
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Drums - Kenny Clarke (A1 to A6)
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Drums - Max Roach (B1 to B7)
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Bass - Ray Brown (A1 to A6)
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Piano - Walter Bishop, Jr. (B1 to B7)
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Piano - John Lewis (2) (A1 to A6)
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Trumpet - Red Rodney (A1 to A6)
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Bass - Teddy Kotick (B1 to B7)
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Art Direction - Sheldon Marks
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Liner Notes - Bill Simon