About Sal La Rocca
DOUBLE BASS PLAYER / COMPOSER
Sal La Rocca – Initially briefly interested in guitar rock, he discovered the jazz genre in the early 1980s. Sal traded the guitar for the bass and taught himself the jazz idiom, inspired by the model of Paul Chambers. La Rocca tirelessly built on his abilities as a musician, and it did not take long before he was noticed playing alongside Toots THIELEMANS, Philip
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IGLOO RECORDS
Igloo Records since 1978. In 1978, in the midst of the cultural and artistic “post 68” effervescence, a label was born. Igloo was created by passionate fans of fiercely original, independent and singular music. Over time, the label has released recordings and contributed to the history of jazz and improvised music in BE, with a catalogue of over 400 references! So for 40 years the label has been recording, producing and promoting the music of its artists across the 5 continents!
IGLOO RECORDS
Recording StudioIgloo Records since 1978.
In 1978, in the midst of the cultural and artistic “post 68” effervescence, a label was born.
Igloo was created by passionate fans of fiercely original, independent and ...
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SAL LA ROCCA 4tet
Bassist Sal La Rocca's new album is full of groove and freedom. His modern jazz and transe-like sounds are touched by avant-gardism. Walloon and Flemish, Belgian and Italian, his band is a model of unity through diversity. The project explores a certain duality. First, by the presence of Flemish and Walloon musicians; then, by the apparent opposition between avant-gardism and tradition. Jeroen and Lieven open doors to unexpected sounds and colors. Sal and Pascal are more anchored in the tradition, while remaining permeable to other sounds. This alliance offers open music, with surprising tones, groove background that recall the hard-bop of the 60s. – Igoo Records/Album
SAL LA ROCCA 4tet
BandBassist Sal La Rocca's new album is full of groove and freedom.
His modern jazz and transe-like sounds are touched by avant-gardism. Walloon and Flemish, Belgian and Italian, his band is a model of ...
Posted at 2020-06-25
CACHE-CASH (Feat. Phil Abraham)05:15
Hello Dear Friends, as you all know, the concerts were canceled until September 2020, it is a very hard test for us artists. Here is EXCLUSIVELY for you a Home Garageband capsule that I made a few days ago. Please enjoy and do not hesitate to show your support in one way or another ... I wish you all the best .... Cordially ..Sal
Home GarageBand 2020 Sal La Rocca ☮️
Music & Arr. by © Sal La Rocca
ABOUT SAL LA ROCCA
Sal La Rocca is one of Belgium’s most in-demand double bassists.
He has played alongside Toots THIELEMANS, Philip CATHERINE, Steve GROSSMAN, Lee KONITZ…After a stint with rock playing guitar, at age 23, he discovers jazz in the early 80’s and switches to double bass which he intensively explores on his own, taking as a model Paul CHAMBERS.
Sal has released two albums under his own name, such as Latinea (2003) and It Could Be The End (2012) with : Lorenzo DI MAIO (gt.), Pascal MOHY (p) and Hans van OOSTERHOUT (drs) featuring : Jacques SCHWARZ-BART* (t. sax) on the IGLOO label.
#SHIFTED (Nov 2018), with : Jeroen van Herzeele (t. & s. sax), Pascal Mohy (piano & Wurlitzer) & Lieven Venken (drums) on IGLOO RECORDS & EL NEGOCITO RECORDS labels. Igloo Records.
Musicians with whom Sal played: Harold LAND, Jack VAN POLL, John ENGELS, Andre CECCARELLI, Ch. HIRSON, Bert JORIS, Jiggs WIGHAM, Steve GROSSMAN, Nico MENCI, Dave TURNER, Michel GRAILLIER, David LINX, Sheila JORDAN, Deborah BROWN, Mark MURPHY, Salvatore BONAFEDE, Lee KONITZ, Ada ROVATTI, Gordon BECK, Sangoma EVEREST, Stanley JORDAN, Anne DUCROS, Charlie MARIANO, Roni BEN-HUR, Bob MOOVER, , Randy BRECKER, Bob FRANCESCHINI, Richie BEIRACH, Scott HAMILTON, Didier LOCKWOOD, Tony LAKATOS, Roby LAKATOS, Bobby DURHAM, Steve WILLIAMS, Dani KLEIN, Olivier HUTMAN, Denise KING, Jacques SCHWARZ-BART, William LECOMTE, Pierrick PEDRON, Alvin QUEEN, Baptiste TROTIGNON, Sylvain BEUF, Sun Ra ARKESTRA Featuring Marshall ALLEN etc…
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Posted at 2020-06-13
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Home GarageBand 2020 Sal La Rocca ☮️ Music & Arr. by © Sal La Rocca
Posted at 2020-06-09
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Hello Dear Friends, as you all know, the concerts were canceled until September 2020, it is a very hard test for us artists. Here is exclusively for you a Home Garageband capsule that I made a few days ago. Please enjoy and do not hesitate to show your support in one way or another ... I wish you all the best .... Cordially ..Sal
Home GarageBand 2020 Sal La Rocca ☮️
Music & Arr. by © Sal La Rocca
BOUT SAL LA ROCCA
Sal La Rocca is one of Belgium’s most in-demand double bassists.
He has played alongside Toots THIELEMANS, Philip CATHERINE, Steve GROSSMAN, Lee KONITZ…After a stint with rock playing guitar, at age 23, he discovers jazz in the early 80’s and switches to double bass which he intensively explores on his own, taking as a model Paul CHAMBERS.
Sal has released two albums under his own name, such as Latinea (2003) and It Could Be The End (2012) with : Lorenzo DI MAIO (gt.), Pascal MOHY (p) and Hans van OOSTERHOUT (drs) featuring : Jacques SCHWARZ-BART* (t. sax) on the IGLOO label.
#SHIFTED (Nov 2018), with : Jeroen van Herzeele (t. & s. sax), Pascal Mohy (piano & Wurlitzer) & Lieven Venken (drums) on IGLOO RECORDS & EL NEGOCITO RECORDS labels. Igloo Records.
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Posted at 2020-02-08
CACHE-CASH (Feat. Phil Abraham)05:15
The musician who speaks today, bassist Sal La Rocca, plays and composes jazz far from the mainstream. A noble earthy ass that took the film behind the meeting: play misty for me. Clint Eastwood realizes it while he plays it. With the means at hand, a story of his own, and his devotion to jazz. Synchronicity strikes your ears. Knock Knock. It’s Sal la Rocca who says: music and image are really linked. Once upon a time in Liège…
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Bastien Paternotte – Vincent Dascotte
Photos : Arnaud Ghys
Mixage : Paul Vanabelle
Graphisme & webmastering : Julie Flam
Voix off : La Chambre Verte : Natacha Péant | La Grande Séduction : Noémie Decroix.
Posted at 2020-01-19
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About Sal’s Discography
During his career, Sal has recorded on numerous albums.
In 2003, Meanwhile he released his first album “Latinea”, included musicians Bruno Castellucci, Peter Hertmans, Kris Goessens and Jacques Pirotton. Around this time, Sal became the official bassist of singer Anne Ducros, playing, recording and touring with her group for several years. But he added several jazz greats to his resume, including trumpeter Randy Brecker and pianists Thierry Eliez, Enrico Pieranunzi, Jacky Terrasson and René Urtreger.
2007, Sal became the bassist for pop rock group Vaya Con Dios. But he participated in both a European and world tour with the group.
2010, Sal was bassist for the Steve Grossman Quintet performing at the Dinant Jazz Night Festival. The group featured Steve Grossman, Nico Menci, Alvin Queen, Joe Lovano and Sal.
2011, he joined the Gregory Houben Quintet, which was comprised of Gregory Houben (trumpet), Pierrick Pedron (alto sax) and Sal La Rocca (bass). Above all, Sal met American singer Denise King through French pianist Olivier Hutman. They formed a trio that performed in what is referred to as the Benelux States (Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg) and France.
2013, Sal released his second album “It Could Be The End” (featuring a number of original compositions) through Igloo Records. Therefore, the group was comprised of Lorenzo Di Maio, Pascal Mohy, Hans van Oosterhout and Jacques Schwarz-Bart.
SHIFTED (Nov 2018), with : Jeroen van Herzeele (t. & s. sax), Pascal Mohy (piano & Wurlitzer) & Lieven Venken (drums) on IGLOO RECORDS & EL NEGOCITO RECORDS labels… more---> link
