Frederic Alarie Trio - In the Spirit of Legends: Chet Baker & Scott LaFaro (2019) [Official Digital Download 24/192]

Fred Alarie, one of the most sought-after stand-up bassist in Canada amazes by the colour, depth and audacity he puts forward in his work: as a musician, composer or soloist, he constantly pushes the limits of both his own expression and of jazz itself. In 2016, the Frederic Alarie Quartet presented a concert dedicated to Alarie’s idol Scott LaFaro at the Montréal International Jazz Festival. Exceptionally, the International Society of Bassists (ISB), owner of LaFaro’s restored famous bass, lent the precious instrument to Alarie for this occasion. He was allowed to keep the bass for more performances and he recorded the last track of this album in the studio with this celebrated instrument.

Jonathan Valin of The Absolute Sound: “Sounded truly wonderful—beautiful, majestic, and very full-range. I was particularly wowed by Fred’s tribute to Chet Baker, recorded with Neumann U67s, which had gorgeous timbre and realistic bite on trumpet .

Tracklist:
1. Leaving 07:45
2. Gloria's Step: Intro Gloria's step 00:37
3. Gloria's Step 05:00
4. Nardis: Intro Nardis 01:00
5. Nardis 08:45
6. Jade Visions 04:10
7. Solar 07:12
8. Excerpt from Bill Evans interview, Commenting on the sound of Scott LaFaro's bass 01:11
9. Tribute to Scott 03:14

Personnel:
Frederic Alarie Trio:
Frédéric Alarie, double bass
John Roney, piano
Ron Di Lauro, trumpet

Digitally remastered