Scott Lafaro - '58 Jazz Sessions: Live & Rare (2011)

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. –Scott Yanow


This album consists of three ABC "Stars of Jazz" TV programs as well as a very rare rehearsal session at Bob Andrews' Recordville, the record store belonging to Andrews, the famous devotee of the West Coast jazz scene. All are 1958 performances while Scott was with the Victor Feldman group.

Tracklist:

01. Cherry 2:48
02. There's No Greater Love 3:08
03. Chart Of My Heart 3:12
04. Rehearsal Blues 9:37
05. BeBop 2:45
06. Crow's Nest 3:40
07. Liz-Anne 3:21
08. Until The Real Thing Comes Along 3:40
09. You Are My Lucky Star 1:48
10. Deep In A Dream 3:33
11. Tumbaro 3:12
12. Flamingo 3:10

Tracks: 1, 3, 8, 9, 10
Richie Kamuca - tenor saxophone
Frank Rosolino - trombone
Victor Feldman - piano
Scott LaFaro - bass
Stan Levey - drums
Ruth Price - vocals
Recorded at "Stars of Jazz" TV program on ABC on April 7, 1958

Tracks: 4
Victor Feldman - piano
Scott LaFaro - bass
Stan Levey - drums
Recorded live at Bob Andrew's Recordville in Redondo Beach, СА on October 9, 1958

Tracks: 2, 5, 12
Victor Feldman - piano, vibes
Scott LaFaro - bass
Stan Levey - drums
Recorded at "Stars of Jazz" TV program on ABC on November 10, 1958

Tracks: 6, 7, 11
Cal Tjader - vibes
Vince Guaraldi - piano
Scott LaFaro - bass
Billy Higgins - drums
Bernard Veraldi - percussion
Recorded at "Stars of Jazz" TV program on ABC on June 30, 1958