Steve LaSpina

Bass, Musical Artist

1954 –

15

Who is Steve LaSpina?

Steven Frank LaSpina is an American jazz bassist. He plays both upright and electric bass.

LaSpina was born in Wichita Falls, Texas; his father and grandfather both played in dance bands. He attended the University of Illinois and DePaul University, and first began playing professionally in Chicago in the 1970s. He played with Bunky Green, Larry Novak, Joe Daley, and Chet Baker. In 1978 he also began working with Marian McPartland, with whom he would collaborate until 1986. He moved to New York City in 1979 and played with Mel Lewis's orchestra, Stan Getz, Jim Hall, Andy LaVerne, and Benny Carter. Aside from these associations, LaSpina has played with Toots Thielemans, Joe Williams, Dave Liebman, Richie Beirach, Bob Brookmeyer, Al Cohn, Zoot Sims, Pat Martino, and Tommy Flanagan. He has taught bass and improvisation at New York University and the College of St. Rose.

LaSpina has recorded extensively as a leader for Steeplechase Records since the early 1990s.

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Born
Mar 24, 1954
Wichita Falls
Also known as
  • LaSpina, Steve
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on July 23, 2013

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