Joe LaBarbera

Joe LaBarbera
LaBarbera performs at the International Jazz Festival of Punta del Este in 2015.
LaBarbera performs at the International Jazz Festival of Punta del Este in 2015.
Background information
Birth nameJoseph James LaBarbera
Born (1948-02-22) February 22, 1948 (age 76)
Mount Morris, New York, U.S.
GenresJazz
OccupationMusician
InstrumentDrums
Years active1970–present

Joseph James LaBarbera (born February 22, 1948) is an American jazz drummer and composer. He is best known for his recordings and live performances with the trio of pianist Bill Evans in the final years of Evans's career.[1] His older brothers are saxophonist Pat LaBarbera and trumpeter John LaBarbera.[2]

  1. ^ Ramsay, Doug (2010-04-12). "The Melodic Joe LaBarbera". All About Jazz. Archived from the original on 2011-06-05. Retrieved 2010-04-19.
  2. ^ Yanow, Scott. "Joe La Barbera". AllMusic. Retrieved 9 January 2019.