Scott LaFaro

American bassist (1936–1961)
Person human Q707857
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Scott LaFaro

Summary

Scott LaFaro is a human[1]. Born in Newark[2], he… he was born on April 3, 1936[3]. He died in Flint[4]. He died on July 6, 1961[5]. He worked as a jazz bassist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,119 views/month, #7,063 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Newark[2], Scott LaFaro…
  • Scott LaFaro died in Flint[4].
  • Scott LaFaro was born on April 3, 1936[3].
  • Scott LaFaro died on July 6, 1961[5].
  • Burial took place at Glenwood Cemetery[8].
  • Scott LaFaro held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Scott LaFaro worked as a jazz bassist[6].
  • Scott LaFaro's education included a stint at Ithaca College[10].
  • Scott LaFaro was a member of The Bill Evans Trio[11].
  • Scott LaFaro is recorded as male[12].
  • Scott LaFaro's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Scott LaFaro's genre is jazz[14].
  • Scott LaFaro's record label is recorded as Riverside[15].
  • The cause of death was traffic collision[16].
  • Scott LaFaro's given name is recorded as Scott[17].
  • Scott LaFaro's official website is recorded as http://scottlafaro.com/[18].
  • Scott LaFaro's instrument is recorded as double bass[19].
  • Scott LaFaro's start of work period is recorded as 1955[20].

Body

Origins and Family

Scott LaFaro was born in Newark[2]. He was born on April 3, 1936[3].

Education

Scott LaFaro's education included a stint at Ithaca College[10].

Career and Affiliations

Scott LaFaro worked as a jazz bassist[6].

Death and Burial

Scott LaFaro died on July 6, 1961[5]. He passed away in Flint[4]. The cause of death was traffic collision[16]. Burial took place at Glenwood Cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

Scott LaFaro ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,119 views/month, #7,063 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[21] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[22]

He has been cited as an influence by Charlie Haden[23], a composer[24], 1937–2014[25], of United States[26], awarded the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[27].

FAQs

Where was Scott LaFaro born?

Scott LaFaro's place of birth was Newark[2].

Where did Scott LaFaro die?

Scott LaFaro died in Flint[4].

What did Scott LaFaro do for work?

Scott LaFaro worked as jazz bassist[6].

Where did Scott LaFaro go to school?

Scott LaFaro was educated at Ithaca College[10].

Who did Scott LaFaro influence?

Scott LaFaro has been cited as an influence by Charlie Haden[23].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [23] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [21] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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