Albums by Jaco Pastorius
ALBUMThe Word Is Out!Jaco Pastorius Big Band
ALBUMFull Complete Session (From 'Holiday for Pans' Recordings, 1980~82)Jaco Pastorius
ALBUMBroadway Blues & TeresaJaco Pastorius
ALBUMA Good Stitch for Golden RoadsJaco Pastorius
ALBUMHoliday for PansJaco Pastorius
ALBUMHoliday for Pans Comprehensive (Brand New Edition)Jaco Pastorius
ALBUMJazz StreetJaco Pastorius & Brian Melvin
ALBUMHonestly: Solo LiveJaco Pastorius
ALBUMStuttgart AriaBiréli Lagrène & Jaco Pastorius
ALBUMBrian Melvin's Night Food (feat. Jaco Pastorius)Brian Melvin & Jaco Pastorius
Artist Playlists
Jaco Pastorius Essentials
Explore the fiery playing and eclectic spirit of this late, great jazz bassist.
Jaco Pastorius: The Session Musicians
Artist Biography
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.
Hometown
Norristown, PA, United States
Genre
Jazz