Victor Stanley Feldman (April 7, 1934 in Edgware, Middlesex – May 12, 1987, in Los Angeles, California, USA) was a British jazz musician. He caused a sensation as a musical prodigy when he was "discovered" at age 7. He appeared as a featured soloist with Glenn Miller when he was 10 years old, playing the drums. His vibraphone, piano and conga drum playing were also notable. He recorded with many different jazz artists, including Benny Goodman and Miles Davis, most notably on Davis' 1963 album Seven Steps to Heaven. He also branched out into rock music, working with artists such as Steely Dan in the 1970s and Tom Waits in the 1980s. April 7 is the 97th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (98th in leap years). ... 1934 (MCMXXXIV) was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ... Edgware is a is suburb situated 9. ... Middlesex is one of the 39 historic counties of England and the second smallest (after Rutland). ... May 12 is the 132nd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (133rd in leap years). ... 1987 (MCMLXXXVII) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Flag Seal Nickname: City of Angels Location Location within Los Angeles County in the state of California Coordinates , Government State County California Los Angeles County Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (D) Geographical characteristics Area     City 1,290. ... This article is becoming very long. ... Jazz is an original American musical art form that originated around the start of the 20th century in New Orleans, rooted in African American musical styles blended with Western music technique and theory. ... Alton Glenn Miller (March 1, 1904–circa December 15, 1944), born in Clarinda, Iowa, was an American jazz musician and bandleader in the swing era. ... A typical Ludwig-Musser vibraphone. ... A grand piano, with the lid up. ... Conga is a drum, a type of music, and a type of dance (Conga Line). ... February 22, 1964: Benny Goodman at the Tokyo Okura Hotel, at the start of a Japan tour Benny Goodman, born BenÅ‘ Guttman, (May 30, 1909 – June 13, 1986) was an American jazz musician of Jewish-Hungarian descent, known as King of Swing, Patriarch of the Clarinet, The Professor, and Swing... Miles Dewey Davis III (May 26, 1926 – September 28, 1991) was one of the most distinguished jazz musicians of the latter half of the 20th century. ... 1963 (MCMLXIII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (the link is to a full 1963 calendar). ... Seven Steps to Heaven is an album recorded in 1963 by Miles Davis. ... Rock is a form of popular music from the mid 20th century which typically features a vocal melody (often with vocal harmony) that is supported by accompaniment of electric guitars, a bass guitar, and drums, often with a strong back beat. ... Steely Dan is an American rock band centered around the core members Walter Becker and Donald Fagen. ... The 1970s decade refers to the years from 1970 to 1979, inclusive. ... Thomas Alan Waits (born December 7, 1949) is an American singer-songwriter, composer, and actor. ... The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view. ...

External links

• Victor Feldman at All Music Guide