Rather than enjoying a good book with a cup of tea in the afternoon, instead they juggled. Featuring transcriptions of bill evans piano, scott lafaro bass and paul motian drums the artistry of bill evans. Because i was first introduced to scott lafaros playing through the musical concept of bill evans and lafaros gymnastic bass abilities, i foolishly assumed that scott was disinterested in fulfilling the traditional role of the bass. Bill evans time remembered birth of the film by bruce spiegel there was a crystal moment when you knew for certain this bill evans movie was going to happen. Scott lafaro witchcraft bill evans trio american jazz. The majority of the presentation will focus on walking bass lines in a 44 meter.
Alice in wonderland autumn leaves les feuilles mortes how deep is the ocean how high is the sky nardis peris scope solar waltz for debby when i fall in love. The life and music of scott lafaro north texas lives of musician series pdf by helene lafarofernandez, gene lees, don thompson. Scott lafaros position in the evolution of the jazz bass is considered extremely important. Resources discussing lafaro are slightly more abundant.
The international society of bassists gives the scott lafaro prize to the first place winner in its biennial jazz competition thanks to support from scott s four sisters and the endowment fund they created for the isb in memory of their brother. This month marks 56 years since the release of waltz for debby, the album that best defines the artistry of this bassist that in my mind single handedly changed the roll of the bass within the piano trio format. Kenneth scott has 77 books on goodreads with 739 ratings. Rocco scott lafaro april 3, 1936 july 6, 1961 was an american jazz double bassist known. Now, with the gift of the scott lafaro bass, the isb will make the instrument available for. Books by kenneth scott author of the weapons of our. Polk and the expansionist impulse, 3rd edition library of american biography series pdf by sam w. The pulitzer prizewinning creator of the bloom county comic strip is back. His use of the substance is downplayed in the text. The evolution of the improvisational vocabulary of marc johnson.
Dedicated to bill evans and scott lafaro wikipedia. Cuban exiles and cuban americans in south florida, 19591994 florida real estate law and practice explained all florida school of real estate florida real estate mastery volume 1 havana in my heart. The first book of scott lafaro solo transcriptions taken from the bill evans trio recordings sunday at the village vanguard and waltz for debby. Cuban exiles and cuban americans in south florida, 19591994 florida real estate law and practice explained all florida school of real estate florida real estate mastery. Scott is probably best known for his solos and loose accompanying style on the bill evans recording waltz for debby and sunday at the village vanguard, but that is only part of his story. Whether a studio or live recording, they are all worth listening to. Told by his sister, this book uniquely combines family history. Heres the first book of scott lafaro solo transcriptions taken from the bill evans trio recordings sunday at the village vanguard and waltz for debby.
To help celebrate, here is the first ever bloom county picture book, featuring fanfavorite bill the cat. As a bass player, when asked who my influences have been i would always put scott lafaro at the top of my list. He started playing piano in elementary school, bass clarinet in middle school, and tenor. Although scott could be charming, he could also be detached and. Song glorias step live take 2 artist bill evans trio. At the age of thirteen, he entered the royal navy as a cadet aboard the training ship britannia. It is often regarded as one of the greatest trios in jazz history. Scott lafaro left us a very small number of recordings due to his unexpected and untimely death in 1961.
I have recently completed a transcription book of some of his most revered basslines, and the process of doing so made me appreciate his. Read them on a desktop, laptop, phone or tablet, and print out. Featuring transcriptions of bill evans piano, scott lafaro bass and paul motian drums artist transcriptions evans, bill on. Best known for his landmark recordings with bill evans, lafaro played bass a mere seven years before his. Solo techniques for unaccompanied pizzicato jazz double bass.
Solo techniques for unaccompanied pizzicato jazz double bass larry james ousley, jr. Featuring transcriptions of bill evans piano, scott lafaro bass and paul. Featuring transcriptions of bill evans piano, scott lafaro bass and paul motian drums pdf. He was a genius who developed a revolutionary way of playing the bass. While some knowledge of music theory is necessary, excellent bass lines can be. Solo techniques for unaccompanied pizzicato jazz double. Lafaro blei og ein malestokk for bassistgenerasjonen etter han nar det gjeld teknikk. He emphasized high notes, could play with read full biography. The samples are in pdf format and require adobe acrobat reader to be. Kenneth scotts most popular book is the weapons of our warfare, vol. Licensed to youtube by umg on behalf of concord records.
It is lacking a historical background of the bill of rights. Scott was really going for things, therefore bill evans would drop out at times to give him the freedom to explore. He emphasized high notes, could play with great speed, and his interplay with bill evans in their trio was mutually stimulating and influential. Born in irvington, new jersey, the son of a big band musician, lafaro was five when his family moved to geneva, new york. Piano, scott lafaro bass and paul motian drums cat vs. Dedicated to bill evans and scott lafaro is an album by the american guitarist larry coryell and the czech bass player miroslav vitous, which was released by jazzpoint records in 1987. Scott lafaro subscribe to best of npr newsletter thanks to fellow bassist milt hintons prodding, oscar pettiford moved to new york and became one of bebops most innovative musicians. I have been listening to jazz since i was a kid, not knowing why but just listening. He liked it enough to make sure he had a stash on hand. Best known for his landmark recordings with bill evans, lafaro played bass a mere seven years before his life and career were tragically cut short by an automobile acci. The evolution of the improvisational vocabulary of marc. Read them on a desktop, laptop, phone or tablet, and print out pages as you wish.
Heres the first book of scott lafaro solo transcriptions taken from the bill evans trio recordings sunday at the village vanguard and waltz for debbie. Lafaro originally played clarinet and tenor before settling on bass while in college. Bibliography, books a f this section includes excerpts from published books, arranged by authors last name, which include commentary on scott lafaro. Sep 24, 2018 scott lafaro walking bass transcription another walking bass transcripton, following paul chambers and jimmy garrison, this time we look at virtuoso upright bassist scott lafaro who has gone far too young. Denne artikkelen tok utgangspunkt i artiklane scott lafaro pa wikipedia pa tysk og scott lafaro pa wikipedia pa engelsk slik dei var 24. From zero to sixty on hedge funds and private equity 3. Pdf scott lafaros life and his soloing approach as a member of. This book contains highly detailed transcriptions of all 15 of scotts bass solos, including the alternate takes. The song is a simple blues from this is pat moran by pat moran trio, track b6, 1958 af, the lines are fluid and.
Scott lafaro biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. This paper introduces lafaros life background and collects and analyzes his soloistic approach. Doctor of musical arts performancejazz studies, may 2016, 55 pp. Pettinger was a musician and decided to approach the subject from both a personal and musical level. The two following volumes of the raymond a noe training and development pdf real book were producedvolume 2 is. Scott lafaro witchcraft bill evans trio free download as pdf file. Scott was born to a welltodo family in plymouth, england. Featuring transcriptions of bill evans piano, scott lafaro bass and paul motian drums artist transcriptions. The tenor saxophonist was accompanied by scott lafaro, roy haynes, and steve kuhn, in baubles, bangles, and beads and several. Scott lafaro blues walking bass transcription dig that. Bill evans available for download and read online in other formats.
Featuring transcriptions of bill evans piano, scott lafaro bass and paul motian drums bill of rights. On march 5, 2014, the geneva new york city council approved making april 3 scott lafaro day. The book was great, a lot of musical stuff in there, but i didnt. Notefornote piano, bass and drum transcriptions of eight great tunes performed by the formidable trio of bill evans, scott lafaro and paul motian.
Notefornote piano, bass and drum transcriptions of eight great tunes. When i began reading the book i was both amazed and pleased that mr. Scott lafaro solo transcriptions this has become a favorite amongst bassists challenging their reading skills and trying to decode the magic of scotty lafaro. What they do, how they do it, and why they do the mysterious things they do the bill evans trio volume 1 19591961. Order books and transcriptions in easytodownload pdf form. Of bill evans piano, scott lafaro bass and paul motian drums pdf artist transcriptions. A biography published by lafaros sister, jade visions. David bowie ziggy stardust bass transcription like im sure many of us did, i awoke with great shock and sadness at the news of david bowies passing on january 10th. Solo techniques for unaccompanied pizzicato jazz double bass 2008. Scott lafaro nardis american musicians musical compositions.
I was disappointed, but sadly not surprised when i read that fact. Recorded at the village vanguard inshortly before scott lafaro s death, waltz for debby is the second album issued from that historic session, and the final one from that legendary trio that also contained drummer paul motian. In general these constitute reference works, jazz discographies, or biographies of other jazz musicians with whom lafaro performed. Feb 03, 20 scott lafaro playing an amazing solo on his own tune, from bill evans sunday live at the village vanguard. Jade visions is the first biography of one of the twentieth centurys most influential jazz musicians, bassist scott lafaro.
Walking bass lines the blues in 12 keys upright bass and electric bass. Scott lafaro bass international society of bassists. During his tragically short life, scott lafaro quickly developed into one of the most advanced bassists around, competing with charlie haden and charles mingus. Rocco scott lafaro april 3, 1936 july 6, 1961 was an american jazz double bassist known for his work with the bill evans trio. The album included five selections recorded in new york city during 1961 with pianist don friedman and drummer pete laroca, and twentytwo minutes of lafaro and bill evans practicing my foolish heart during a rehearsal in 1960. The road less traveled, 25th anniversary edition a new psychology of love, traditional values and spiritual growth m. To finance free lessons, you can support me and buy cool bass tshirts here.
David bowie ziggy stardust bass transcription bass. In addition to being a member of the evans trio, motian performed and recorded with several other distinguished jazz 5 paul motian, time and time again ecm 2007, compact disc. While i was putting this book together, i was lucky to speak with numerous people who had first hand accounts of what scott lafaro was like. Featuring transcriptions of bill evans piano, scott lafaro bass and. Dedicated to bill evans and scott lafaro is an album by the american guitarist larry coryell and the czech bass player miroslav vitous, which was released by jazzpoint records in 1987 the album is credited to the larry coryellmiroslav vitous quartet, which is explained in the liner notes that it includes the two musicians who provided the inspiration. Im a bass major, with focus on jazz, so i figured id start doing walking bass or bass solo transcriptions from my favorite bassists and recordings. His played the double bass violin, better known today as the acoustic bass to differentiate this instrument from the electric or electronic bass.
Scott lafaro walking bass transcription bass musician. Scott lafaro, how one man redefined the piano trio. Best known for his landmark recordings with bill evans, lafaro played bass a mere seven years before his life and career were tragically cut short by an automobile accident when he was only 25 years old. This study examines the evolution of the improvisational vocabulary utilized by bassist marc johnson over the course of his career. Born in irvington, new jersey, the son of a big band musician, lafaro was five when his family moved to geneva, new. Scott lafaros contributions and innovations removed the. Glorias step scott lafaro bass transcription youtube. Scribd is the worlds largest social reading and publishing site. Rocco scott lafaro 19361961 was a musician of the first order, who found his voice in jazz in the mid1950s.
Scott lafaro is a monumental figure in the evolution of the bass and its role in jazz. The lafaro estate refused permission to use his name and likeness, mostly due a previous contractual obligation. Scott lafaro walking bass transcription another walking bass transcripton, following paul chambers and jimmy garrison, this time we look at virtuoso upright bassist scott lafaro who has gone far too young. Its my understanding that phil palombi who did the book of 15 lafaro solos has the right to publish any more work he has done, but in the decade since that book has been released nothing has happened. Scott lafaro playing an amazing solo on his own tune, from bill evans sunday live at the village vanguard. He didnt get bill evans, telling the story of bill and ellaine shooting up. He had a great sense of time and melody, as well as incredible facility on the instrument.
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