Nothing like a little Jaco to start your day. | Bass Magazine

My attempt of Jaco’s Bass solo on All American Alien Boy by Ian Hunter | David Pastorius

Joe Zawinul was born 90 years ago today and we celebrate his genius. He was one of the most influential jazz musicians of the twentieth century. He was a pioneer in the use of electronic musical instruments, bringing the electric piano into the mainstream, and possessed an unparalleled ability to make the synthesizer an expressive musical instrument. He composed some of the best-known standards in jazz, including “Mercy, Mercy, Mercy” and “Birdland.” With Wayne Shorter, Joe founded and led Weath

Celebrating the greatness of Jaco Pastorius on what would have been his 70th birthday (Dec 1, 1951 - Sept 21, 1987). Jaco redefined the electric bass. As Sting stated in the documentary, 'Jaco,' "All of us stand on Jaco’s shoulders." Born John Francis Pastorius, he adopted the nickname "Jaco" partially influenced by his love for sports as well as the umpire Jocko Conlan.He was intensely competitive and excelled at baseball, basketball, and football. He played drums until he injured his wrist pla

Jaco's magic on "Birdland" with Weather Report | Bass Magazine

Weather Report | Jaco Pastorius - Teen Town - Live 1978 (Remastered) Audio and Video Remastered by BrunoSamppa, 2020 | Progressive Rock Land

Weather Report | Jaco Pastorius - Teen Town - Live 1978 (Remastered) | Progressive Rock Land