Scott LaFaro Musical artist

Rocco 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.

Personal facts

Birth date	April 03, 1936
Birth place	Newark New Jersey , United States
Date of death	July 06, 1961
Place of death	Geneva , Geneva New York , United States , New York

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Musical artist

Career started	1955
Career ended	1961
associated musical artist	Chet Baker Stan Getz Cal Tjader Ed Blackwell Billy Higgins Stan Kenton Victor Feldman Barney Kessel Benny Goodman Bill Evans Ornette Coleman Eric Dolphy Buddy Morrow Don Cherry Ira Sullivan
Background	Non vocal instrumentalist
genre	Jazz Bebop Modal jazz Free jazz Cool jazz
instrument	Double bass
record label	Atlantic Records Riverside Records