Basra (album)
Basra is the debut album by American drummer Pete La Roca, recorded in 1965 and released on the Blue Note label.[2]
Basra | ||||
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Released | October 1965[1] | |||
Recorded | May 19, 1965 | |||
Studio | Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ | |||
Genre | Jazz | |||
Length | 40:43 | |||
Label | Blue Note BST 84205 | |||
Producer | Alfred Lion | |||
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Reception
The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow stated: "It is strange to realize that drummer Pete La Roca only led two albums during the prime years of his career, for this CD reissue of his initial date is a classic".[3]
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Track listing
All compositions by Pete La Roca except as noted
- "MalagueƱa" (Ernesto Lecuona) - 9:01
- "Candu" - 6:45
- "Tears Come from Heaven" - 5:00
- "Basra" - 9:58
- "Lazy Afternoon" (John La Touche, Jerome Moross) - 5:31
- "Eiderdown" (Steve Swallow) - 4:28
Personnel
- Pete La Roca - drums
- Joe Henderson - tenor saxophone
- Steve Kuhn - piano
- Steve Swallow - bass
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References
- Billboard Oct 2, 1965
- Blue Note Records discography accessed November 23, 2010
- Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed November 23, 2010
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