NOTE
L004277
| DATE | April 7, 2026 |
| STATUS | Filed |
| SUBJECT | Waltz for Debby: Jazz Piano Masterpiece Guide |
What happened to Scott LaFaro shortly after the Village Vanguard recordings?
Bassist Scott LaFaro died in a car accident on July 6, 1961, just ten days after the Village Vanguard sessions, making these recordings an unintended farewell and adding to their emotional weight.
Report L004277. Filed.
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