What follows is a list of books, magazine articles, photographs, recordings, that I would like to acquire to complete my LaFaro bibliography and discography.
In some cases I have
audio cassette copies of the original recordings, and photocopies of the record
jackets and LP vinyl labels.
Journal Articles
Kopel, G. “Wilbur Ware et Scott LaFarro [sic, in recté, LaFaro]”, Jazz Magazine (decembre 1959), pp. 16-17.
Recordings
Booker Little [S.l.]: Time, [1960?] Time S/2011. (Series 2000) 1 sound disc : analog, 33 1/3 rpm, stereo ; 12 in. Recorded April 13 and 15, 1960. Artist and repertoire, Bob Shad; produced by Irving Joseph; original recording engineers, Al Weintraub and Bill MacMeekin; re-recording engineer, John Cue; mastering, Hal Diepold; liner notes, Nat Hentoff.
Note: I have the re-released CD (has same cover art as the original LP) and re-released Bainbridge LP, but not this original LP release.
The Complete Riverside Recordings [LP] / Bill Evans 1987. 18-LP boxed set.
The Complete Riverside Recordings [CD] / Bill Evans 1993. 12-CD boxed set.
Note: Re- release of the 18-LP boxed set.
Interpretations by the Stan Getz Quintet [New York?] Norgran Records [1958?] MGN-1000 A (10,478) and B (10,479) Jazz At The Philharmonic, Inc. (JATP)
Personnel: Initial enquiry about this recording's personnel has resulted in the following information:
- Stan Getz, tenor saxophone
- Bob Brookmeyer, trombone or valve trombone
- John Williams, piano?
- Teddy Kotick, bass
- Frank Isola, drums
Program:
Side A
- 1. Love and the Weather
- 2. Spring is Here
- 3. Pot Luck
Side B
- 1. Willow Weep For Me
- 2. Crazy Rhythm
- 3. The Nearness of You
Note: I want to listen to this LP to confirm Kotick, not LaFaro, as bassist.
Jazz at A. N. A. [Army and Navy Academy] 2nd All Star Concert. Produced by First Classmen of Army and Navy Academy. "First Classmen Promotions" [Los Angeles? : 1958?]. 1 sound disc, analog ; 33 1/3 rpm, mono ; 12 in. Program notes by Mr. James F. Hannon, Sponsor, A. N. A. Class of 1958. On cover: "Jazz at ANA -- Presented by Class of '58"
Note: Based on Helene LaFaro-Fernandez's recollection that Scott told her he was in the this band at the time of this recording.
John Handy Quintet / Bill Evans Trio [New York?] : Ozone [1960] Ozone 1008.
1 sound disc : analog, 33 1/3 rpm, stereo ; 12 in.Note: The Bill Evans side of this LP contains tracks now available on the 1992 CD, The Legendary Bill Evans Trio
The Legendary Scott LaFaro / [LP] [Japan] Re-issue circa 1978 of This is Pat Moran (Audio Fidelity UXP-106)
Note: Not sure of the title of this Japanese re-release
Shorty-Tunes Buddy Morrow and his Orchestra. Chicago: Standard Radio Transcription Services, Inc., [no date] "ST-1039" 1 sound disc : analog, 33 1/3 rpm, mono ; 12 in.
Note: Based on Helene LaFaro-Fernandez's recollection that Scott told her he was in the Morrow band that recorded these 'air checks'.
Stan Getz Special / Newport Jazz Festival Audio Fidelity UXP-106-AF. Recorded at Newport RI, 03 July 1961.
Note: Another release (?bootleg) of Miles Davis/Stan Getz Rare-Live.
Stan Kenton & His Orchestra / [S.l] Artistry Record 101, [1958?]
Note: Steven D. Harris, author of The Kenton Kronicles: A Biography of Mondern America's Man of Music, Stan Kenton (California: Dynaflow Publications, December 1999) informed me by e-mail dated 16 Nov 02 that the correct information for this recording is as follows:
Recorded 11 November 1958 at Keesler Air Force Base, Biloxi, MS. Bassist is Red Kelly (based on the author's interview with Mr. Kelly).
LaFaro joined the Kenton band on 6 March 1959 and left on or before 25 March 1959 -- a tenure of about three weeks. He was succeeded by bassist Carson Smith.
Recording has been re-issued on CD as Stan Kenton / Kessler Air Force Base [Live].
Stan the Man Stan Getz. New York: Verve [and Polygram Records] 1984. Verve 815 239-1. 2 sound discs : analog, 33 and 1/3 rpm, stereo?
Note: This LP is also on 1 magnetic tape "double play" cassette 815 239-4 Jazz ensembles with Stan Getz, recorded between 1947 and 1961. All but four selections have been previously released.
Mis-Information
Booker Little + 4 & Max Roach Hollywood, CA: Capitol Records, Inc.[and Blue Note], 1991. CDP 7 84457 2 Produced by Tom Wilson. Reissue by Michael Cuscuna. Original recording New York: United Artists, 1958.
Although a 'Scott LaFaro' search of the Barnes & Noble <www.bn.com> database lists this Booker Little CD, LaFaro does not perform as part of this Booker Little ensemble.