0038 Victor Feldman [Suite Sixteen] FLAC 9(45.07)

Contributed by grumpy
Review by Scott Yanow
This interesting set (a CD reissue of the original LP) features Victor Feldman shortly before he left England for the United States. Feldman, mostly heard on vibes but also making strong appearances on piano and drums, heads several groups filled with English (sic) All-Stars, including such notable musicians as trumpeters Jimmy Deuchar and Dizzy Reece, tenors Ronnie Scott and Tubby Hayes, and pianist Tommy Pollard. The music is boppish with some surprises in the consistently swinging arrangements, giving one a definitive look at Victor Feldman near the beginning of his career.

Jimmy Deuchar - trumpet
Dizzy Reece - trumpet
Jimmy Watson - trumpet
Ken Wray - bass trumpet, trombone
John Burden - french horn
Jim Powell - tuba
Derek Humble - alto
Ronnie Scott - tenor
Tubby Hayes - tenor
Harry Klein - baritone
Victor Feldman - vibes, piano, drums
Tommy Pollard - piano
Norman Stenfalt - piano
Lennie Bush - bass
Eric Peter - bass
Tony Crombie - drums
Phil Seamen - drums

01 Cabaletto
02 Elegy
03 Suite Sixteen
04 Sonar
05 Big Top
06 Duffle Coat
07 Brawl for All
08 Sunshine on a Dull Day
09 Maenya

Label: Contemporary C3541
Recorded: September 21 1955
Lineage: CD>FLAC