| Swedish Schnapps | |
| Type: | studio |
| Artist: | Charlie Parker |
| Cover: | SwedishSchnapps.jpg |
| Released: | 1958; 1991 (CD) |
| Recorded: | January 17 & August 8, 1951 |
| Genre: | Jazz |
| Length: | 39:11 |
| Label: | Verve Records MG V-8010 |
| Prev Title: | Bird at St. Nick's |
| Prev Year: | 1958 |
| Next Title: | Bird Is Free |
| Next Year: | 1961 |
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.[1] The tracks had previously been released as 78rpm singles, and the master takes had previously appeared on the 1955 Clef Records LP The Magnificent Charlie Parker (MG C-646).[2] [3]
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.[4]
tracks 1-6, 13August 8, 1951
tracks 7-12January 17, 1951[5]