“My name is Jaco Pastorius and I’m the greatest bass player in the world.” This was the way Jaco introduced himself to Joe Zawinul, Weather Report founder and übermensch. Zawinul was abrupt and ...

In the realm of tribute records, Jaco Pastorius Big Band: Word of Mouth Revisited is a rare achievement. Containing 21 tracks, each a rearrangement of a Pastorius original composition featuring a ...

In 1979, three legendary jazz musicians united as the Trio Of Doom - and it was a combustible mix to say the least. The trio consisted of guitarist John McLaughlin, bassist Jaco Pastorius and drummer ...

As sideman, bandleader or composer, Jaco Pastorius is one of those rare players who can legitimately be said to have revolutionized their instrument. With his lyrical, melodic fretless work, growling ...

Twenty years ago Friday, bassist Jaco Pastorius died in a Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., hospital as a result of injuries sustained during a fight in a local nightclub. He was 35. On the anniversary of his ...

New York, NY - The late great bassist-composer Jaco Pastorius, an undeniable force on contemporary jazz during the 70s as well as a towering influence on two generations of musicians, will be feted at ...

Limited Edition Reissue Series Continues With Van Morrison’s His Band And The Street Choir And Jaco Pastorius’ Word Of Mouth The vinyl reissues market continues to show significant strength in 2023, ...

Most know Jaco Pastorius as the revolutionary bassist who redefined the role of the instrument in jazz. But few have heard this intimate story, told by guitarist Hideaki Tokugawa, who worked as a bus ...

Jazz legend Herbie Hancock knows when he is in the presence of genius, something revolutionary, a new way forward. He witnessed it as a young pianist with the Miles Davis Quintet, and again the first ...