Lopez Ruiz, Jorge
B.a. Jazz
'B.A. Jazz' was originally released in 1961 on Vik Records as the debut album from López Ruiz featuring a mix of covers and original material. Alongside López Ruiz are Roberto Fernández on trumpet, Rubén López Fürst on piano, Pichi Mazzei on drums and a young musician called Leandro Barbieri on tenor sax. Leandro became better known at Gato Barbieri, who went on to build an international reputation working with Charlie Hayden, Don Cherry, Dollar Brand and Carla Bley and recording for Impulse! Records, Flying Dutchman and A&M Records. The 'B.A. Jazz' album has been a rarity for years and original pressings attract huge amounts from collectors. Its rarity is matched by the fantastic music contained with its grooves. It's a genuinely important record in the development of jazz in South America.