Pat LaBarbera
Pat (Pascel Emmanuel) LaBarbera (born April 7, 1944) is an American-born Canadian jazz tenor, alto and soprano saxophonist, clarinetist, and flautist born in Mt. Morris, New York, most notable for his work as a soloist in Buddy Rich bands from 1967 to 1973.[1][2][3]
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Pat LaBarbera |
| Born | April 7, 1944 Mt. Morris, New York |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, educator |
| Instrument(s) | Tenor saxophone, Soprano saxophone, Clarinet, Flute |
He moved to Toronto, Ontario in 1974, and is a member of the faculty at Humber College.[1][2] La Barbera began working with Elvin Jones in 1975, touring Europe with him in 1979.[3] While working with Buddy Rich, Pat also was working in groups led by Woody Herman and Louie Bellson.[4][5] Pat has also played with Carlos Santana. LaBarbera has played a major role in the development of a generation of Canadian saxophonists. In 2000, he won a Juno Award for Best Traditional Instrumental Jazz Album for Deep in a Dream.[6]
Pat is the brother of fellow musicians John LaBarbera (trumpet) and Joe LaBarbera (drums).[1][2][5]
Discography
As a leader
- 1975: Pass It On (PM)
- 1978: The Wizard
- 1979: The Meeting
- 1981: Necessary Evil
- 1987: Virgo Dance
- 1997: Standard Transmission (GOWI Records) with John Abercrombie, Jacek Kochan, Jim Vivian
- 2001: From the Heart
- 2002: Deep In A Dream
- 2005: Crossing the Line
- 2016: Silent Voices
- 2018: Trane of Thought (with Kirk MacDonald)
As sideman
With Buddy Rich
- The New One 1967
- Mercy, Mercy 1968
- Buddy and Soul 1969
- Keep the Customer Satisfied 1970
- A Different Drummer 1971
- Stick It 1972
- Rich in London 1972
- Roar of '74 1973
With Elvin Jones
- The Main Force (Vanguard, 1976)
- Remembrance (MPS, 1978)
- Elvin Jones Music Machine (Mark Levison, 1978)
- Live in Japan 1978: Dear John C. (Trio (Japan), 1978)
- Elvin Jones Jazz Machine Live in Japan Vol. 2 (Trio (Japan), 1978)
- Brother John (Palo Alto, 1982)
- Live at the Village Vanguard Volume One (Landmark, 1984)
- Elvin Jones Jazz Machine Live at Pit Inn (Polydor (Japan), 1985)
With others
- Dave McMurdo Jazz Orchestra 1989 (Canada)
- Denny Christianson and Jan Jarczyk, Goin' Places 2000 (Canada)
- John LaBarbera Big Band, On the Wild Side 2003 (2004 Grammy Nominee)
- John LaBarbera Big Band, "Phantasm" 2005
References
- "Pat Labarbera | The Boss Brass". Retrieved 2022-06-18.
- "Pat LaBarbera | The Canadian Encyclopedia". www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca. Retrieved 2022-06-18.
- "Pat LaBarbera". Justin Time Records. Retrieved 2022-06-18.
- "Pat LaBarbera – Youth Jazz Canada". Retrieved 2022-06-18.
- "Family is a jazz triple threat". The Toronto Star. 2009-04-08. ISSN 0319-0781. Retrieved 2022-06-18.
- "Juno Awards reach out to music's newcomers". National Post, March 13, 2000.