Basra is a Jazz album by Pete La Roca, originally released in 1965. On Gatefold: 25 pressings tracked, owned by 11 collectors.
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Basra is the debut album by drummer Pete La Roca, recorded in 1965 and released on the Blue Note label. Background and recording Bassist Steve Swallow recounted that he and La Roca had taken LSD prior to traveling to recording engineer Rudy Van Gelder's New Jersey studio for the session. He also said that Van Gelder threatened to end the session after pianist Steve Kuhn started manually plucking the piano strings. Personnel: Pete La Roca - drums Joe Henderson - tenor saxophone Steve Kuhn - piano Steve Swallow - bass.
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Tracklist
- 1Malaguena9:02
- 2Candu6:45
- 3Tears Come from Heaven5:01
- 4Basra9:59
- 5Lazy Afternoon5:32
- 6Eiderdown4:28
Sound DNA
- Jazz
- Post-Bop & Modal
- sparse
- intense
- smoky
Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.
Recorded on May 19, 1965.
"VAN GELDER" is stamped and the Plastylite "ear" is inscribed into the run out groove of both sides.
Label is blue and white, with "Blue Note Records Inc • New York USA".
Back cover reads "43 West 61st St., New York 23".
No deep groove.
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- Joe HendersonTENOR SAXOPHONE
- Pete La RocaDRUMS
- Steve KuhnPIANO
- Steve SwallowBASS
11 collectors on Gatefold own this · 25 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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