Joe LaBarbera

The Profile

American jazz drummer. Studied at Berklee (mentioned in the review). Drummer with Bill Evans (including Evans's last concert) and leader of the Joe LaBarbera Quintet; released the album 'Mark Time' (2003).

Played with Bill Evans (the review cites Marc Johnson on bass and Joe LaBarbera on drums for Evans's last concert). The review lists collaborators on Mark Time: Clay Jenkins (trumpet), Tom Warrington (double bass), Bob Sheppard (sax), Bill Cunliffe (piano).

A very positive review of Joe LaBarbera Quintet's 2003 album Mark Time praises its intelligence, swing, and high technical level. The reviewer highlights compositions by Bill Cunliffe and Kenny Wheeler and singles out LaBarbera's ballad "For Gillian". The record is recommended for listeners of modern bebop/post-bop.