Scott LaFaro – Pieces Of Jade (2009/2017) [HDTracks DSF DSD128/5.64MHz + FLAC 24bit/88,2kHz]

Scott LaFaro was one of the twentieth century’s most influential jazz musicians. 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. Best known for his landmark recordings with Bill Evans, LaFaro played bass a mere seven years before his life and career were cut short by an automobile accident when he was only 25 years old, his sudden death causing a major shock to the jazz world.

Listening to this album is like taking a quantum leap in time. It’s like eavesdropping on a New York apartment in 1961 and hearing someone playing his bass with total conviction sometimes alone, sometimes with others, resonating from where he lives. This time we hear Scotty on a recording session with Don Friedman on piano and Pete LaRoca on drums. These performances have the raw feel of a jam session and you can sense this group hasn’t benefited from a season of playing regularly together, yet there are inspired moments, from each musician. It’s another fascinating look into a ‘day-in-the-life’ of a great musician who sadly left us with too few days to travel back to again.

“His approach to the bass…it was a beautiful thing to see…He was a constant inspiration.” – Bill Evans

Tracklist:
01 – I Hear a Rhapsody
02 – Sacre Bléu (Take 1)
03 – On Green Dolphin Street
04 – Sacre Bléu (Take 2)
05 – Woody ‘n’ You
06 – Homage to Scott by Bill Evans

Track “1-5” Recorded in New York City 1961; Track “6” recorded in 1985.

Musicians:
Scott LaFaro – bass
Don Friedman – piano
Pete LaRoca – drums

DSF DSD128/5.64MHz

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mqs.link_ScttLaFarPiecesfJade20092017HDTracksDSD128.part2.rar
mqs.link_ScttLaFarPiecesfJade20092017HDTracksDSD128.part3.rar
mqs.link_ScttLaFarPiecesfJade20092017HDTracksDSD128.part4.rar

FLAC 24bit/88,2kHz

mqs.link_ScttLaFarPiecesfJade20092017FLAC24882.rar