PETE LA ROCA - Basra LP live We all know how gritty

We all know how gritty

After the party

Sexphonie by Tyll

an extraordinary record which saw them return to the Top 10 and was universally acclaimed with many critics declaring it to be one of the finest albums of the year and the pinnacle of the band's career - until now

Amy Taylor’s nasal vocals are something of an unconventional beauty

PETE LA ROCA - Basra LP live We all know how grittyBasra was one of only two albums drummer Pete La Roca recorded as a bandleader with Blue Note. It was recorded in 1965. Joe Henderson played tenor, Steve Kuhn played piano and Steve Swallow played bass. It features a mix of La Roca originals, Steve Swallow tunes and a couple of standards. Produced by Blue Note co founder Alfred Lion.