Album guide
To Chopin With Love
- Composer
- Chopin
- Released
- 1984
- Label
- Palo Alto Records
- Forces
- Piano, Trio
- Personnel
- Victor Feldman piano, John Patitucci bass, Trevor Feldman drums
Recorded in California in May 1983, the trio pairs Feldman with bassist John Patitucci and his son Trevor on drums.
A contemporary Jazz Journal reviewer found the results so heavy-handed that readers with weak hearts were advised to stay away, a warning that gives this affectionate title a rather mischievous afterlife.
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Source works
The album’s complete track listing, with each classical source identified and original compositions marked plainly.
- Mr. C. Meets Mr. T. (C Minor Prelude)Prelude in C minor, Op. 28 No. 20
- Star Drift (Berceuse)Berceuse in D-flat major, Op. 57
- Dream Dance (C“ Minor Waltz)Waltz in C-sharp minor, Op. 64 No. 2
- Pola Nova (B Major Nocturne)Nocturne in B major, Op. 9 No. 3
- Polka Surprise (Mazurka In B’)Mazurka in B-flat major, Op. 7 No. 1
- Night Flight (F Minor Nocturne)Nocturne in F minor, Op. 55 No. 1
- Waltz For Scotty (A’ Major Waltz)Waltz in A-flat major, Op. 69 No. 1 “L’adieu”