PETE LA ROCA - BASRA (LP)

Pete La Roca Basra on Vinyl LP! 

One of the few albums that drummer Pete La Roca ever made as a leader and an absolute gem through and through! LaRoca had a touch on the drums that was unlike anyone else; free and flowing, a progressive style that pointed the way towards the sound of jazz in the '70s, but which was still firmly rooted in the soulful style of the '60s. Basra is filled with beautiful flowing waves of sound and features lead solos by Joe Henderson, strong piano lines by Steve Kuhn and some great round basswork by Steve Swallow. The feel of the set is somewhere in the vein of Larry Young's work at the time, never too "out", but much more free and flowing than the typical Blue Note release. Tracks include "Basra," "Tears Come From Heaven" and "Candu." A fantastic album, with a unique approach!

Pete La Roca Basra Track Listing

1. Malaguena   
2. Candu    
3. Tears Come From Heaven    
4. Basra    
5. Lazy Afternoon    
6. Eiderdown