Now a resident of Asheville, Steve LaSpina has been a prominent bassist on the New York and national scene for over forty years. During that time, he has played and recorded with many great musicians in jazz history. He was a regular band member, toured and recorded with saxophonists Benny Carter, Stan Getz and Phil Woods, vocalists Joe Williams and Mark Murphy, trumpeters Clark Terry, Chet Baker and Randy Brecker, and guitarist Pat Martino. He has spent 25 years traveling around the world and recording with the legendary guitarist Jim Hall, has appeared on seven of his recordings.
LaSpina has appeared on many of the world’s foremost jazz festivals, including the North Sea and Umbia Jazz Festivals. He has been featured on a number of prominent jazz recordings such as the Return with Pat Martino. He ha also recorded 14 CD’s and albums under his own name. He has recorded over 75 original tunes on the Steeplechase and Ram record labels.
LaSpina taught at William Patterson University for 24 years and NYU for 8 years in their jazz studies departments.
Website: www.stevelaspina.com