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Scott LaFaro
Pieces of Jade
Genres: Jazz, Pop

Track Listings (8) - Disc #1
1. I Hear a Rhapsody - Scott LaFaro, Baker
2. Sacre Bléu [Take 1] - Scott LaFaro, Friedman, D.
3. Green Dolphin Street - Scott LaFaro, Kaper, B.
4. Sacre Bléu [Take 2] - Scott LaFaro, Friedman, D.
5. Woody'n You - Scott LaFaro, Gillespie, D.
6. My Foolish Heart [Rehearsal Tape] - Scott LaFaro, Washington
7. Interview with Bill Evans by George Klabin 1966 - Scott LaFaro,
8. Memories for Scotty - Scott LaFaro, Friedman, D.

* A treasure trove of insight into this brilliant modern jazz bassist and his creative process, this is essential listening for all musicians and music students. — * A portion of the proceeds go to the International Society... more »

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All Artists: Scott LaFaro
Title: Pieces of Jade
Members Wishing: 5
Total Copies: 0
Label: Resonance Records
Release Date: 9/8/2009
Genres: Jazz, Pop
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Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 724101743429

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Album Description

* A treasure trove of insight into this brilliant modern jazz bassist and his creative process, this is essential listening for all musicians and music students.
* A portion of the proceeds go to the International Society of Bassists. "LaFaro's story is compelling not only because of his own prowess as a musician, but also due to the company he kept. How many musicians by their 25th year could say they had played with Benny Goodman, Ornette Coleman, Chet Baker, Stan Kenton, and Bill Evans? Only one. Scott LaFaro." -- Frank Allyer, Publisher, DownBeat

CD Reviews

Musical and historical Treasure, A++ Album

R. Jacobs | Venlo, LB, Netherlands | 09/28/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This album gives a great idea about the inside of the jazz players world, the rehearsal tape of LaFaro with Bill Evans makes both of them human and understandable, the interview is clarifying the way LaFaro and Evans were thinking.

All the tunes are beautiful and works of art by themselves, I want to pick out the outro tune 'Memories for Scotty' by Don Friedman. It is a beautiful solo piano tribute to his friend and colleague who died way to young. This album is a must have not only for Scott LaFaro and Bill Evans fans, also for Don Friedman fans - he is the main pianist on this album, and he's playing really great - and jazz lovers in general.

It's a musical and historical treasure of great value!"

Scott Lafaro

Scott P. Tamulinas | Pittsburgh | 12/01/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Absolutely amazing documentation of Scott Lafaro prior to his work with Bill Evans. Everything that was to be with the Bill Evans Trio shows part of its genesis in each of the tracks. Each solo Scott takes is fresh & shows his constant experimentation with time, chords and melody."