Basra (album)

Basra is the debut album by American drummer Pete La Roca, recorded in 1965 and released on the Blue Note label.

Reception
The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4½ stars and stated "It is strange to realize that drummer Pete La Roca only led two albums during the prime years of his career, for this CD reissue of his initial date is a classic".

Track listing

 * All compositions by Pete La Roca except as indicated


 * 1) "Malagueña" (Ernesto Lecuona) - 9:01
 * 2) "Candu" - 6:45
 * 3) "Tears Come from Heaven" - 5:00
 * 4) "Basra" - 9:58
 * 5) "Lazy Afternoon" (John La Touche, Jerome Moross) - 5:31
 * 6) "Eiderdown" (Steve Swallow) - 4:28

Personnel

 * Pete La Roca - drums
 * Joe Henderson - tenor saxophone
 * Steve Kuhn - piano
 * Steve Swallow - bass