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Idsongs: basra
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Song Title: Basra
Artist: Pete LaRoca Sims
Discogs: https://www.discogs.com/release/1199356-Pete-La-Roca-Basra
Image (Url): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ACaOQ3_tXcwnIIz08rNoTzHdaNoqw7JJ/view?usp=drivesdk
Image (Cloudinary): Image (Cloudinary)
Place: Iraq
Year Released: 1965
Perplexity: "Basra" by Pete LaRoca Sims, the title track from his 1965 album, showcases LaRoca's innovative approach to jazz drumming and composition. Named after the Iraqi city, the piece likely incorporates Middle Eastern-inspired rhythms and modal structures within a hard bop framework. This track demonstrates LaRoca's ability to create sophisticated, culturally-inspired jazz that pushes the boundaries of the genre while maintaining a strong rhythmic foundation.
Blurb: "Basra" by Pete LaRoca Sims showcases his innovative jazz drumming and composition, incorporating Middle Eastern-inspired rhythms and modal structures within a hard bop framework, demonstrating his ability to create culturally-influenced jazz that pushes genre boundaries.
Youtube:
Url3: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pete_La_Roca
Album: Basra
Jonnie'S Notes: LP Title; port city in southern Iraq
Geography: Iraq
Tags-Old: #Jazz #HardBop #MiddleEasternInfluence #city #demo
Instruments: Drums, Saxophone, Piano, Bass
🔐 Softr Record Id: 9Epm3rM9epVicbSA6nQ24G