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Russian Peasant - Solo Piano

A solo piano collection of hauntingly rich melodies.

Alan Pasqua - Artist

Roberta Feigenbaum - Composer

Alan Pasqua - Artist

Roberta Feigenbaum - Composer

Gavin Lurssen - Mastering

William Claxton - Photographer

David Montoya - Photographer

REVIEWS

RUSSIAN PEASANT

“It was one of those things that magically worked.” “It was a very rewarding project to do.”

- Alan Pasqua, Jazz Pianist - Interview; Steinberg, David (Nov 5, 1999). "Composer, pianist team up", Albuquerque JournalNew Mexico

“Roberta Feigenbaum has done a remarkable thing -- written real songs with form, memorable melodies, haunting harmonies. Very few do that anymore.” “Feigenbaum has given Alan (Pasqua) texts to contemplate that are as beautiful as any solo piano work done in the last 20 years.”

- Richard H. Atkinson, Jazz Lecturer and Journalist (deceased) , New Mexico

RUSSIAN PEASANT

“The music made me feel like I was the star of a sumptuous, Oscar-winning film...” “This album is, in a word, beautiful.”

- Sara Meadows, Santa Fe Reporter

RUSSIAN PEASANT

“The collective result (of Feigenbaum’s compositions and Pasqua’s interpretations) is quietly breath-taking.” “All of us who listen are enriched.”

- Rob Williams, Crosswinds

RUSSIAN PEASANT

“...an album of solo piano pieces that delve deeply into the concept of contemporary jazz compositon while drawing sparingly from the classical ethos of Russian composers. Feigenbaum’s pieces become fluid, breathing entities at the capable hands of Pasqua, alive with joy and, at times, contemplative. Russian Peasant, one could say, is the result of a match made in heaven.”

- Michael Henningaen, Weekly Alibi

RUSSIAN PEASANT

“His(Pasqua’s) loving touch on the grand piano is well-suited to Feigenbaum’s music...”

- Paul Weideman, Pasatiempo, Santa Fe New Mexican

RUSSIAN PEASANT

“This album of piano tracks is simply beautiful. It is perfect to play on a snowy day, with “Its a Long Long Winter“. The melodies are entrancing, the tempo is heartfelt. "Russian Peasant" is another great track. I usually just sample albums with one track or two, but this one I bought without the slightest regret. A keeper.“

- DemFromLex, EMusic.com Review - Russian Peasant. “Simply beautiful.“