The Arrival of Victor Feldman

by Victor Feldman

Overview

Victor Feldman had first recorded as a leader when he was 13 and a swing-based drummer. In 1957, he moved from his native London to the United States, and by early 1958 (when he was 23) was in great demand as a pianist and vibraphonist. For his second American release and debut for the Contemporary label, Feldman is completely in the spotlight. Joined by the brilliant bassist Scott La Faro (whose playing is a strong reason to acquire the album) and drummer Stan Levey, Feldman performs a mostly boppish set including "Serpent's Tooth," "There Is No Greater Love," Dizzy Gillespie's "Bebop," a Chopin waltz and three of his diverse originals. An excellent showcase for the still-developing Victor Feldman. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	03/25/1998
Label:	Original Jazz Classics
UPC:	0025218626828
Rank:	72099

Tracks

1. Serpent's Tooth
2. Waltz
3. Chasing Shadows
4. Flamingo
5. S'posin'
6. Bebop
7. There Is No Greater Love
8. Too Blue
9. Minor Lament
10. Satin Doll

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Victor Feldman   Primary Artist,Piano,Vibraphone
Scott LaFaro   Primary Artist,Guest Artist,Bass
Stan Levey   Primary Artist,Guest Artist,Drums

Technical Credits

Scott LaFaro   Performer
Lester Koenig   Producer
Marty Symes   Composer
Roy DuNann   Engineer
Billy Strayhorn   Composer
Miles Davis   Composer
Stan Levey   Performer,Cover Photo,Photography
Paul Denniker   Composer
Ted Grouya   Composer
Andy Razaf   Composer
Frederic Chopin   Composer
Isham Jones   Composer
Duke Ellington   Composer
Dizzy Gillespie   Composer
Joe Tarantino   Remastering
Edmund Anderson   Composer
Nat Hentoff   Liner Notes
Victor Feldman   Composer
Howard Holzer   Engineer
Johnny Mercer   Composer