Steve LaSpina

Steven Frank LaSpina (born March 24, 1954) is an American jazz bassist who plays both upright and electric bass.

Steve LaSpina was born in Wichita Falls, Texas; his father and grandfather both played in dance bands.

He moved to New York City in 1979 and played with Mel Lewis's orchestra (1978–82), Stan Getz (1986-87), Jim Hall (from 1988), Andy LaVerne (from 1989), and Benny Carter (latter half of the 1990s).

Aside from these associations, LaSpina has played with Toots Thielemans, Joe Williams, Dave Liebman, Richie Beirach, Bob Brookmeyer, Al Cohn, Zoot Sims, Pat Martino, and Tommy Flanagan.

[citation needed] With Benny Carter With Chris Connor With Joe Diorio With Jim Hall With Morgana King With Andy LaVerne With Susannah McCorkle With Marian McPartland With Larry Schneider With Jack Wilkins With others