Swedish Schnapps (The Genius of Charlie Parker, volume 8) (MG V-8010) is a Charlie Parker studio album, released by Verve Records, compiling recordings made by two different groups, on two different dates in 1951.Swedish Schnapps, Discogs.com, accessed August 17, 2014 The tracks had previously been released as 78 rpm singles, and the master takes had previously appeared on the 1955 Clef Records LP The Magnificent Charlie Parker (MG C-646).The Magnificent Charlie Parker, Discogs.com, accessed January 3, 2017Charlie Parker discography, the Jazz Discography Project, accessed January 3, 2017
History The two sessions feature either Max Roach or Kenny Clarke on drums. The January 17, 1951, session features Miles Davis on trumpet, who had made many recordings as part of Parker's band in 1946 and 1947. This recording session was the same day as Davis' own first recording session for his new label, Prestige Records, which he would complete later the same day."Miles: the Autobiography", Miles Davis with Quincy Troupe, 1989, pg.142
Track listing
Personnel tracks 1–6, 13 August 8, 1951 Charlie Parker - alto saxophone Red Rodney - trumpet John Lewis - piano Ray Brown - acoustic bass Kenny Clarke - drums
tracks 7–12 January 17, 1951January 17, 1951 Session Details, Miles Ahead: A Miles Davis Website, accessed May 21, 2014 Charlie Parker - alto saxophone Miles Davis - trumpet Walter Bishop Jr. - piano Teddy Kotick - acoustic bass Max Roach - drums & percussion
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