Pat La Barbera
Pascel Emmanuel "Pat" LaBarbera, born on April 7, 1944 in Mt. Morris, New York,
is a Canadian jazz saxophonist. He began playing music at age six with his
brothers and studied at Berklee College of Music from 1964 to 1967. LaBarbera's
breakthrough came when he joined Buddy Rich's Big Band in 1967, staying until
1973. He also collaborated with Louie Bellson and Woody Herman during this
period. In 1974, LaBarbera moved to Toronto and began teaching at Humber
College. He continued to collaborate with notable figures such as Elvin Jones,
touring Europe in 1979. His album Pass It On w...
It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)Frank Mantooth, Pete Christlieb, Matt Harris, Bobby Shew, Pat La Barbera, Danny Barber, Steve Houghton, Kevin Mahogany, Howie Smith and Frank Mantooth Jazz Orchestra
Sophisticated Lady
4:30
I Heard You Cried Last NightPat La Barbera
7:23
There's a Lull in My LifePat La Barbera
6:53
Here's to My LadyPat La Barbera
4:16
