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Sal La Rocca

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Bass Player & Composer

About Sal La Rocca

Sal La Rocca is originally from Seraing, Belgium, near LIEGE. He was first a Rock guitarist, but switched to the bass as his instrument of choice after hearing (for the first time) music by several jazz greats. After switching, he taught himself how to play by the age of 23. Over time, he become one of the most “in demand” double bassists in Belgium and in the European theater.

Starting in the mid 80’s, Sal has toured and performed with a wide array of musicians on the European continent like : Steve Houben, Jacques Pelzer, Michel Graillier, John Thomas, Toots Thielemans, Philip Catherine, Harold Land, Steve Grossman, Sal Nistico, Lee Konitz, Dani Kein featuring Vaya Con Dios (2006-14)…

CONSENSO

New album 2025

Consenso, the new quintet led by Sal La Rocca, celebrates listening, respect, and the art of creating together. Its name — gentle yet powerful — captures the spirit of a group united by the joy of making music as one. Alongside the double bassist, Igor Gehenot, Phil Abraham, Steven Delannoye, and Umberto Odone blend their unique voices in perfect harmony. The result is music that feels alive and sunlit, full of warmth and freedom. Between groove, lyricism, and Caribbean flashes, the band finds a rare balance.

Consenso is the shared breath of a generous, deeply human jazz.

details of previous albums

(As leader & co-leader)

Albums as a sideman

He has recorded on many different albums and labels such as…

Dreyfus-Records, Nocturne-Records, Plus Loin Music Records, Sony-BMG-Music-Entertainment, Seventh String Music Records, Big wave Records, Coco Records (Austria), Music On Vinyl B.V. Records, Gats Production, Orfena Music Records, GAM Records, Integral Jazz, MET-X Moving Music, Central Station Music, B.Sharp Records, In+Out Records, Quetzal-Records, Verve-Records, Warner Jazz, Igloo-Records, el Negocito Records, W.E.R.F. records, A-Records, Pygmalion-Records, Columbia…More detailed information on Discogs / Artist Page.

Contact & Booking

SAMSA MUSIC

(Belgium booking agency)

About Samsa Music

Samsa sprl has always been dedicated to promoting literature and is now extending its expertise to promote music. This commitment is dedicated to the memory of conductor and musician Dominique Jonckheere (1954-2018), who dedicated his life to music promotion and publishing. He passed this passion on to us…(read more)