Jaco Pastorius

Renowned jazz fusion bassist and composer

Jaco Pastorius - Renowned jazz fusion bassist and composer
Born

December 1st, 1951
73 years ago

Died

September 21st, 1987
37 years ago — 35 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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A prominent electric bassist, developed a unique style that combined jazz, funk, and rock, often using harmonics and complex rhythms. Released the influential self-titled album, which includes compositions like 'Teen Town' and 'Continental Shuffle'. Worked with the jazz band Weather Report, contributing to albums like 'Heavy Weather'. Around the 1970s, helped establish a new approach to bass guitar, showcasing its potential as a lead instrument in jazz. Also engaged in producing and collaborating with various artists throughout a prolific career until his untimely death.

Released the self-titled album 'Jaco Pastorius'

Collaborated with Weather Report on 'Heavy Weather'

Pioneered the use of harmonics in bass playing

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