Charlie Parker was one of the first artists to play what would eventually become known as bebop. By the time of 1950 he was at the top of his game both musically and in popularity. He arrived in Sweden in November 1950, taking fans by surprise as the trip was made on short notice.

The material on side A (track 1-5) of the album was recorded in Helsingborg Folkpark by a fan that was present at the concert, and still the sound of this album is superior to many of the Parker recordings from this period. The entire Side B (track 6-10) was recorded after the show, for an extra encore-show at the restaurant in Folkpark. About 75 fans were present, making this a very intimate affair. This vinyl remaster consists of 10 tracks in total, ranging from Parkers own Anthropology with high tempo and fast solos, to a ballad like Embraceable You, where Parker demonstrates his ability for the tender side of music.

TRACKLIST:

A1. Si Si

A2. Swedish Schnapps

A3. Swedish Schnapps (Alternate Take)

A4. Back Home Blues

A5. Back Home Blues (Alternate Take)

A6. Lover Man

A7. Blues For Alice

A8. Almost Like Being In Love

A9. I Can't Get Started

B1. Au Privave

B2. Au Privave (Alternate Take)

B3. She Rote

B4. She Rote (Alternate Take)

B5. K. C. Blues

B6. Star Eyes

B7. Old Folks

B8. If I Love Again