Pat LaBarbera | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Pat LaBarbera |
| Born | April 7, 1944 Mt. Morris, New York |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, educator |
| Instrument(s) | Tenor saxophone, Soprano saxophone, Clarinet, Flute |
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.[1][2][3]
He moved to Toronto, Ontario in 1974, and is a member of the faculty at Humber College.[1][2] La Barbera began working with Elvin Jones in 1975, touring Europe with him in 1979.[3] While working with Buddy Rich, Pat also was working in groups led by Woody Herman and Louie Bellson.[4][5] 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.[6]
Pat is the brother of fellow musicians John LaBarbera (trumpet) and Joe LaBarbera (drums).[1][2][5]
With Buddy Rich
With Elvin Jones
With others
