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Jaco Pastorius

Jazz

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Portrait of TracyJaco Pastorius
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ContinuumJaco Pastorius
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Come On, Come OverJaco Pastorius
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Kuru / Speak Like a ChildJaco Pastorius
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Soul Intro / The Chicken (Live 1981)Jaco Pastorius
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More albums from Jaco Pastorius

Listen to The Word Is Out! by Jaco Pastorius Big Band
ALBUMThe Word Is Out!Jaco Pastorius Big Band
Listen to Full Complete Session (From 'Holiday for Pans' Recordings, 1980~82) by Jaco Pastorius
ALBUMFull Complete Session (From 'Holiday for Pans' Recordings, 1980~82)Jaco Pastorius
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ALBUMBroadway Blues & TeresaJaco Pastorius
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ALBUMA Good Stitch for Golden RoadsJaco Pastorius
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ALBUMHoliday for PansJaco Pastorius
Listen to Holiday for Pans Comprehensive (Brand New Edition) by Jaco Pastorius
ALBUMHoliday for Pans Comprehensive (Brand New Edition)Jaco Pastorius
Listen to Jazz Street by Jaco Pastorius & Brian Melvin
ALBUMJazz StreetJaco Pastorius & Brian Melvin
Listen to Honestly: Solo Live by Jaco Pastorius
ALBUMHonestly: Solo LiveJaco Pastorius
Listen to Stuttgart Aria by Biréli Lagrène & Jaco Pastorius
ALBUMStuttgart AriaBiréli Lagrène & Jaco Pastorius
Listen to Brian Melvin's Night Food (feat. Jaco Pastorius) by Brian Melvin & Jaco Pastorius
ALBUMBrian Melvin's Night Food (feat. Jaco Pastorius)Brian Melvin & Jaco Pastorius
Listen to Word of Mouth by Jaco Pastorius
ALBUMWord of MouthJaco Pastorius
Listen to Jaco Pastorius by Jaco Pastorius
ALBUMJaco PastoriusJaco Pastorius
Listen to Jaco by Jaco Pastorius, Pat Metheny, Bruce Ditmas & Paul Bley
ALBUMJacoJaco Pastorius, Pat Metheny, Bruce Ditmas & Paul Bley

Artist Playlists

Jaco Pastorius Essentials
Jaco Pastorius Essentials
Explore the fiery playing and eclectic spirit of this late, great jazz bassist.
Jaco Pastorius Essentials
Jaco Pastorius: The Session Musicians
Jaco Pastorius: The Session Musicians
Jaco Pastorius: The Session Musicians

About Jaco Pastorius

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Hometown
Norristown, PA, United States
Born
December 1, 1951
Genre
Jazz
Every once in a while, a musician comes along and completely redefines the way an instrument is played. Born in Norristown, PA, in 1951, Jaco Pastorious revolutionized the function of the bass guitar. With breathtaking precision and a whimsical, playful edge, Pastorious brought funk-inspired licks, melodic chords, and extensive solo runs to an instrument that for many years had become secondary in jazz and pop music. The musician got his start in the pioneering jazz band Weather Report, playing with the group until 1981 when he departed to form his Word of Mouth band. Outside of his regular commitments, Pastorious also became an integral part of Pat Metheny’s mid-’70s run on ECM Records and also appeared on four Joni Mitchell albums from 1976-1980. Pastorious was taken from this world far too young—at the age of 35—after sustaining severe injuries from an assault outside of a Florida nightclub, but generations of bass players are still learning from his truly one-of-a-kind style.
Jaco Pastorius has also released music as a member of Jaco Pastorius Big Band, Trio of Doom, Blood, Sweat & Tears, and Weather Report.
Musical InfluencesJaco Pastorius's musical influences include Noel Redding, Jack Bruce, Paul Bley and more.
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Influenced by Jaco PastoriusJaco Pastorius has influenced the music of Michael Manring, Linda May Han Oh, Marcus Miller and more.
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Michael Manring
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