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Joe LaBarbera "Further Trio Explorations" feat. Billy Childs
Joe LaBarbera "Further Trio Explorations" feat. Billy Childs

Sat, Aug 24

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Sam First

Joe LaBarbera "Further Trio Explorations" feat. Billy Childs

One of LA's most highly respected drummers returns to Sam First with a new trio featuring the great Billy Childs on piano. 8:00 & 9:30 Joe LaBarbera (drums), Billy Childs (piano), Ben Shepherd (bass)

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Aug 24, 2019, 8:00 PM

Sam First, 6171 W Century Blvd Suite 180, Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA

Joe La Barbera has performed all over the world with some of the finest names in jazz since his arrival on the scene. From his first professional appearance at the Sands Hotel in Las Vegas with Frankie Randall and the Buddy Rich band in 1968 to his work with jazz great Bill Evans and up to the present, he has always been in demand by world class artists and has always been regarded by his peers as a tasteful, musical drummer and a supportive accompanist. Bill Evans summed it up best when he said: “Joe is very dedicated to playing quality music and he’s willing to make the concessions of dues toward that end. He’s a top soloist and he does the right thing at the right time”.

Born in Mt. Morris, New York, on February 22, 1948, his first musical experiences began at home as part of the family band with his parents and two older brothers, saxophonist Pat and trumpeter and arranger/composer John La Barbera. He received a solid foundation in drumming as well as lessons on clarinet and saxophone from his father starting at 5 years of age. After high school, his education continued at the Berklee College of Music in Boston where his teachers included John LaPorta, Charlie Mariano, Herb Pomeroy and the great Alan Dawson. Joe has been on the faculty at California Institute for the Arts since 1993 and is busy as a clinician and guest artist at many major universities. His residencies have included Centrum Jazz Camp in Port Townsend Washington, Roma Jazz Cool, Capbreton, France, McGill University in Montreal and Cornish College in Seattle.

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  • Presale Ticket

    Please limit tickets purchased to 6 per show. If you'd like to bring a larger group, email dave@samfirstbar.com

    $20.00
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  • Student/LA Jazz Society member

    Must present a valid student ID or LA Jazz Society membership card upon arrival. Please limit tickets purchased to 6 per show. If you'd like to bring a larger group, email dave@samfirstbar.com

    $15.00
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