Suite Sixteen Explained
| Suite Sixteen |
| Type: | Album |
| Artist: | Victor Feldman |
| Cover: | Suite_Sixteen.jpg |
| Released: | 1958 |
| Recorded: | August 18 and September 12 & 21, 1955
Tempo Records, London, England |
| Genre: | Jazz |
| Length: | 45:00 |
| Label: | Contemporary C 3541 |
| Producer: | Tony Hall |
| Chronology: | Victor Feldman |
| Prev Title: | Experiment in Time |
| Prev Year: | 1955 |
| Next Title: | Victor Feldman in London |
| Next Year: | 1956 |
Suite Sixteen is an album by vibraphonist Victor Feldman recorded in 1955 which was first released on the British Tempo Records and subsequently released on the Contemporary label in 1958.[1]
Reception
The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow states: "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".
Track listing
All compositions by Victor Feldman except as indicated
- "Cabaletto" - 2:53
- "Elegy" - 3:32
- "Suite Sixteen" (Tony Crombie) - 8:47
- "Sonar" (Kenny Clarke, Gerald Wiggins) - 6:40
- "Big Top" - 3:38
- "Duffle Coat" (Allan Ganley) - 5:19
- "Brawl for All" - 4:15
- "Sunshine on a Dull Day" (Eddie Carroll) - 5:48
- "Maenya" (Dizzy Reece) - 3:48
- Recorded in London, England on August 18, 1955 (tracks 4, 7 & 8), September 12, 1955 (track 3) and September 21, 1955 (tracks 1, 2, 5, 6 & 9)
Personnel
- Victor Feldman - vibraphone, piano, drums, congas
- Jimmy Deuchar (tracks 1, 2, 4, 5 & 7–9), Dizzy Reece (tracks 1, 2, 4, 5 & 7–9), Jimmy Watson (tracks 1, 2, 5 & 9) - trumpet
- Ken Wray - trombone, bass trumpet (tracks 1, 2, 5 & 9)
- John Burden - French horn (tracks 1, 2, 5 & 9)
- Jimmy Powell - tuba (tracks 1, 2, 5 & 9)
- Derek Humble - alto saxophone (tracks 1, 2, 4, 5 & 7–9)
- Tubby Hayes, Ronnie Scott - tenor saxophone (tracks 1, 2, 5 & 9)
- Harry Klein - baritone saxophone (tracks 1, 2, 5 & 9)
- Tommy Pollard (tracks 3, 4, 7 & 8), Norman Stenfalt (tracks 1, 2, 5, 6 & 9) - piano
- Lennie Bush (tracks 1, 2 & 4–9), Eric Peter (track 3) - bass
- Tony Crombie (tracks 3, 4, 7 & 8), Phil Seamen (tracks 1, 2, 5, 6 & 9) - drums
Notes and References
- http://www.jazzdisco.org/contemporary-records/catalog-3500-7500-series/#c-3541 Contemporary Records discography
