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
Studio album by
ReleasedOctober 1965[1]
RecordedMay 19, 1965
StudioVan Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ
GenreJazz
Length40:43
LabelBlue Note
BST 84205
ProducerAlfred Lion
Pete La Roca chronology
Basra
(1965)
Turkish Women at the Bath
(1967)

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]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[3]

Track listing

All compositions by Pete La Roca except as noted

  1. "MalagueƱa" (Ernesto Lecuona) - 9:01
  2. "Candu" - 6:45
  3. "Tears Come from Heaven" - 5:00
  4. "Basra" - 9:58
  5. "Lazy Afternoon" (John La Touche, Jerome Moross) - 5:31
  6. "Eiderdown" (Steve Swallow) - 4:28

Personnel

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References

  1. Billboard Oct 2, 1965
  2. Blue Note Records discography accessed November 23, 2010
  3. Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed November 23, 2010
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