Results for "Sal La Rocca"

Musician

Sal La Rocca

Born: August 20, 1961

Sal La Rocca is originally from Seraing, Belgium, near LIEGE. He was first a Rock guitarist, but switched to the bass as his instrument of choice after hearing (for the first time) music by several jazz greats. After switching, he taught himself how to play by the age of 23. Over time, he become one of the most "in demand" double bassists in Belgium and in the European theater. Starting in the mid 80's, Sal has toured and performed with a wide array of musicians on the European continent. The 90's saw him expanding his presence with world tours. His list of celebrity musicians he performed with continued to grow, adding well known names like Lee Konitz, Philippe Catherine and Toots Thielemans to his musical resume. During his career, Sal has recorded on numerous albums

Track of the Day

Waiting (Lieven Venken)

July 12, 2021

Album: Shifted
By Sal La Rocca
Label: Igloo Records & El Negocito Records
Released: 2018
Duration: 04:42

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SLR 5's New Band Experience: No Intiendo

Featuring the music of Sal La Rocca
Duration: 1:59
May 7, 2021

Sal La Rocca, one Belgium's finest bass players with an illustrious career behind (and ahead) of him, is surrounding himself with young talent for this new exciting quintet. All new material and adventurous group interplay is on the menu! Sal La Rocca (double bass); Maayan Smith (tenor saxophone); Phil Abraham (trombone); Igor Gehenot (piano); Noam Israeli (drums).

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RAGGA

February 15, 2021

Album: Shifted
By Sal La Rocca
Label: Igloo Records & El Negocito Records
Released: 2018
Duration: 06:10

Article: Year in Review

Popular Tracks: 2020

by Michael Ricci
January 1, 2021

All About Jazz tracks how often a featured song is heard, and the following represent the most popular in 2020. If you missed them the first time around, give them a listen now, and enjoy! Did Mark Murphy Believe In UFOS? Tony AdamoDid Mark Murphy Believe In UFOS? ...

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Joker

Featuring the music of Sal La Rocca
Duration: 2:06
September 21, 2020

A sneak peek at bassist Sal La Rocca's new band, SLR 5, and their upcoming release Joker with Maayan Smith (tenor saxophone), Phil Abraham (trombone), Igor Gehenot (piano), Noam Israeli (drums) and Sal La Rocca (bass).

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Cache-Cash

February 6, 2020

Album: Shifted
By Sal La Rocca
Label: Igloo Records & El Negocito Records
Released: 2018
Duration: 05:11

Article: Year in Review

Popular Tracks: 2019

by Michael Ricci
January 1, 2020

All About Jazz tracks how often a featured song is heard, and the following represent the most popular in 2019. If you missed them the first time around, give them a listen now, and enjoy! After the Rain Teodross Avery After the Rain: A Night for Coltrane

Musician

Lieven Venken

Raised in Belgium in an environment full of music, Lieven Venken began playing the violin at the age of four. Soon he expanded his training to include percussion, which, while he excelled as a vocalist and violinist, became his primary focus and love. Lieven then entered Belgium's "Lemmensinstuut", studying with world reknowned jazz drummer h Dré PALLEMAERTS. He graduted in '99 "cum laude". He also studied in Amsterdam with Kees CRANENBURG and with Billy HART (New York). Private lessons, Billy HART, Brian BLADE, Jorge ROSSY, jazz drums New York 1997 Summer camp, jazz drums by Billy HART, ensemble by Mark LEVINE, jazz drums, ensemble Dworp, Belgium Aug.1997, Aug