Au Privave is a bebop jazz standard composed by Charlie Parker in 1951. Parker recorded Au Privave on January 17, 1951 for the Verve label. The tune is a 12-bar blues in F major with a bebop chord progression and is known for Parker’s angular, rapid improvisation. The origin of the title is unknown - Privave is not a French word and Parker liked wordplay with titles; a variant name is Après Vous (After You), used for a Max Roach recording. The track has become a staple of 1950s jazz standards and is often cited in discussions of Parker’s language and bebop phrasing. A 1951 Mercury release also paired Au Privave with Star Eyes, reflecting its early distribution beyond Verve.
