Scott LaFaro • The Legendary Scott LaFaro

Biography by Scott Yanow

During his tragically short life, Scott LaFaro quickly developed into one of the most advanced bassists around, competing with Charlie Haden and Charles Mingus. He emphasized high notes, could play with great speed, and his interplay with Bill Evans in their trio was mutually stimulating and influential. LaFaro originally played clarinet and tenor before settling on bass while in college. He was with Buddy Morrow's band (1955-1956), toured with Chet Baker (1956-1957), and worked during the next few years with Ira Sullivan, Barney Kessel, Cal Tjader, and Benny Goodman, among others. LaFaro joined the Bill Evans Trio in 1959 and, although he would record with Ornette Coleman (including Free Jazz) and gig with Stan Getz, the bassist is best-remembered for his association with Evans, particularly their Village Vanguard recordings of 1961. The 25-year-old Scott LaFaro's death in a car accident shortly after was a major shock to the jazz world.

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Biografía de Scott Yanow

Durante su vida trágicamente corta, Scott LaFaro se convirtió rápidamente en uno de los bajistas más avanzados del mundo, compitiendo con Charlie Haden y Charles Mingus. Hizo hincapié en las notas altas, podía tocar a gran velocidad y su interacción con Bill Evans en su trío era mutuamente estimulante e influyente. LaFaro originalmente tocaba el clarinete y el tenor antes de decidirse por el bajo mientras estaba en la universidad. Estuvo con la banda de Buddy Morrow (1955-1956), realizó una gira con Chet Baker (1956-1957) y trabajó durante los siguientes años con Ira Sullivan, Barney Kessel, Cal Tjader y Benny Goodman, entre otros. LaFaro se unió al Trío Bill Evans en 1959 y, aunque grabaría con Ornette Coleman (incluido Free Jazz) y en concierto con Stan Getz, el bajista es el más recordado por su asociación con Evans, en particular sus grabaciones de Village Vanguard de 1961. La muerte de Scott LaFaro, de 25 año de edad, en un accidente automovilístico poco después fue un gran golpe para el mundo del jazz.

Tracklist:
A1 - Making Whoopee - 5:25
A2 - In Your Own Sweet Way - 5:05
A3 - Onilisor - 4:10
A4 - Come Rain Or Shine - 5:35
B1 - Blackeyed Peas - 3:25
B2 - I Could Have Danced All Night - 3:30
B3 - Yesterdays - 4:30
B4 - Blues - 4:05


Credits:
    Bass – Scott LaFaro
    Drums – Johnny Whited
    Piano – Pat Moran

Notes: Recorded December 1957 in Chicago.


Label: Audio Fidelity ‎– UXP-106-AF
Released: 1978
Genre: Jazz
Style: Cool Jazz, Bop








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