Pat LaBarbera
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(1944-04-07) April 7, 1944 (age 77)
Mt. Morris, New York
Occupation(s)
Musician, educator
Tenor saxophone, Soprano saxophone, Clarinet, Flute
Musical artist
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.
He moved to Toronto, Ontario in 1974, and is a member of the faculty at Humber College. La Barbera began working with Elvin Jones in 1975, touring Europe with him in 1979. While working with Buddy Rich, Pat also was working in groups led by Woody Herman and Louie Bellson. 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.[1]
Pat is the brother of fellow musicians John LaBarbera (trumpet) and Joe LaBarbera (drums).
1.1 As a leader
1.2 As sideman
Discography[edit]
As a leader[edit]
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[edit]
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
^ "Juno Awards reach out to music's newcomers". National Post, March 13, 2000.
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