5 Things to Know About Scott LaFaro's Death After the Village Vanguard Sessions
- Scott LaFaro died in a car accident just nine days after recording the legendary Village Vanguard sessions.
- He was only 25 years old at the time of his death.
- The accident occurred on a highway in upstate New York.
- LaFaro was a passenger in a car driven by a friend when the crash happened.
- His sudden death cut short a groundbreaking career that had already redefined jazz bass playing.