- Born
- 3 April 1936
Newark - Died
- 6 July 1961
Flint - Country
- United States
- Active
- 1955–
- Record labels
- Riverside
- Discography
- 4 albums
Biography
Scott LaFaro was a jazz musician who played double bass. Scott LaFaro was born on 3 April 1936 in Newark and died on 6 July 1961 in Flint. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Riverside. The discography here lists 4 albums, from “Sunday at the Village Vanguard” (1961) to “Deep in a Dream: Scott LaFaro Live in 1958” (2012).
Rocco Scott LaFaro (April 3, 1936 – July 6, 1961) was an American jazz double bassist known for his work with the Bill Evans Trio. LaFaro broke new ground on the instrument, developing a countermelodic style of accompaniment rather than playing traditional walking basslines, as well as virtuosity that was practically unmatched by any of his contemporaries. Despite his short career and death at the age of 25, he remains one of the most influential jazz bassists, and was ranked number 16 on Bass Player magazine's top 100 bass players of all time.
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Discography
Studio and live albums
Standards written by Scott LaFaro
| Title | Key |
|---|---|
| Gloria's Step | F major |
Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Scott LaFaro play?
Scott LaFaro is known for playing double bass.
When and where was Scott LaFaro born?
Scott LaFaro was born 3 April 1936 in Newark.
What are Scott LaFaro's best-known albums?
Albums in our database include Sunday at the Village Vanguard (1961), The Legendary Scott Lafaro (1978), Pieces of Jade (2009) and Deep in a Dream: Scott LaFaro Live in 1958 (2012).
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