Sal started as a rock guitarist but discovered jazz in the 1980s and switched to double bass.
He is arguably the most sought-after sideman in Belgian and European jazz, with an impressive list of bands he collaborates with: Stéphane Belmondo (France), Denise King (USA), the Phil Abraham Quartet, the Terramondo Quartet, the Igor Gehenot Trio with Jean-Paul Estiévenart, the Philip Catherine Trio or Quartet, the Del Ferro/Vaganée Group, the Chris Joris Quartet, the Anne Wolf Quartet, the Sabin Todorov Trio, Ingrid Nomad, the Nathalie Loriers Trio, the Nathacha Wuyts Quartet. Sal is undoubtedly well-known to the general public for his collaboration with Vaya Con Dios and with Dani Klein solo.
Throughout his career, Sal La Rocca has collaborated on about 35 top jazz LPs/CDs (see Discography: The complete Discography of Sal La Rocca since 1987).
Sal has always continued to compose, conduct, and arrange his own music. He has released three albums under his own name:
"Latinea" (2003)
"It Could Be The End" on the Igloo-Records label (2018)
"Shifted" (November 2018), on the Igloo Rec. & el Negocito Rec. labels.
LP/CD zie Discography : The complet Discography of Sal La Rocca since 1987
LP CD by SAL as leader
"It Could Be The End" Igloo-Records label (2018)
"Shifted" (november 2018), Igloo Rec. & el Negocito Rec. labels.
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Sal La Rocca, living bass legend from Liège, has formed a new band called SLR5. Alongside Sal, we find two 'new faces': Mayaan Smith on tenor saxophone and Umberto Odone on drums. These two musicians, recently arrived in Brussels, quickly impressed with their enthusiasm, technique, and energy.
On piano, we have the incomparable Igor Gehenot.
Phil Abraham, also a legendary figure on trombone, joins the band, adding beautiful textures that accentuate Sal La Rocca's compositions.
Sal arranged and composed modern and fresh pieces firmly rooted in the great bebop and melodic tradition. Live, it sounds virtuosic, warm, funky, and decidedly optimistic, entirely in Sal's style.
Undoubtedly one of the most exciting and talented jazz bands of 2024.
Members: Sal La Rocca (double bass), Phil Abraham (trombone), Igor Gehenot (piano), Mayaan Smith (saxophone), and Umberto Odone (drums).
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Sal La Rocca double bass), Phil Abraham (trombone), Igor Gehenot (piano), Mayaan Smith (saxophone) and Umberto Odone (drums).
(Management french part of Belgium by Official Agent Christine Verdussen (SAMSA)
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