SCOTT LAFARO
Genres: Post Bop, Bop • United States

Born: April 3, 1936 in Newark, New Jersey Died: July 6, 1961 in Flint (U.S. 20, Canandaigua-Geneva), New York American jazz double bassist. Played with Buddy Morrow (1955-'56), Chet Baker (1956-'57), Ira Sullivan, Barney Kessel, Cal Tjader, Benny Goodman, Bill Evans (Trio), Ornette Coleman, Stan Getz. His career was cut short when he died in an automobile accident at the age of 25. from discogs 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, read more...