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Scott LaFaro (April 3, 1936 – July 6, 1961) was an influential American jazz double bassist, perhaps best known for his seminal work with the Bill Evans Trio. Born in Irvington, New Jersey, Rocco Scott LaFaro grew up in a musical family (his father played in many big bands). His family moved to his parents' hometown of Geneva, New York when Scott was five years old. He started on piano while in elementary school, began on the bass clarinet in junior high school, changing to tenor saxophone when he entered high school. He took up the double bass at 18,...

LaFaro are a 4 piece rock band from Belfast, Northern Ireland. They consist of Herb (bass), Jonny (guitar and vocals), Dave (Guitar) and Alan (Drums). They have released material through Field Records, including a 4 track EP and a split EP with Public relations exercise . Their track 'Tupenny Nudger' was voted the greatest song of the last 5 years by AU magazine following BBC ATL voting them 'Band Of The Year' TWO years in a row! The band have supported acts such as Helmet, Fighting With Wire, The Pogues, And So I Watch You From Afar, Winnebago Deal and...