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About Jaco Pastorius
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 Weather Report.
Musical InfluencesJaco Pastorius's musical influences include Noel Redding, Jack Bruce, Paul Bley and more.
Influenced by Jaco PastoriusJaco Pastorius has influenced the music of Michael Manring, Linda May Han Oh, Marcus Miller and more.
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