Wednesday, September 30, 2009

New Release From Legendary Jazz Bassist Scott LaFaro


New Release From Legendary Jazz Bassist Scott LaFaro
Pieces of Jade is a collection of rare recordings from one of jazz's most revered bassists. The album includes five selections recorded in New York City during 1961 that showcase LaFaro with pianist Don Friedman and drummer Pete LaRoca and a practice session with Bill Evans. Available now on CD and MP3!

Pieces of Jade features material previously unavailable to American audiences. Among the highlights is a rare glimpse inside the creative process with LaFaro in an extended practice session with Bill Evans, both of them working through a standard they practically owned, "My Foolish Heart." Also included are five selections recorded in New York City during 1961 that showcase LaFaro with pianist Don Friedman and drummer Pete LaRoca.

Don Friedman, piano (1-5,8)
Scott LaFaro, bass (1-5)
Pete LaRoca, drums (1-5)
Recorded in New York City 1961 (1-5)
Recorded by George Klabin 1985 (8)For more information, click here: http://www.resonancerecords.org/
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