Jaco Pastorius
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Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA
| Origin = Norristown, Pennsylvania, United States
| Instrument = Bass guitar
Drums
Piano
Saxophone | Genre = Funk
Jazz fusion | Occupation = Songwriter, bassist | Years_active = 1964 – 1987 | Label = Epic Records
Warner Bros. Records
Columbia Records | Associated_acts = Weather Report
Word of Mouth | URL = [http://www.jacopastorius.com/ JacoPastorius.com] | Notable_instruments = Fender Jazz Bass Fretless }}
John Francis Anthony "Jaco" Pastorius III (December 1, 1951 – September 21, 1987) was an American jazz musician and composer widely acknowledged for his virtuosity on the bass guitar, as well as his command of varied musical styles.
His playing style was noteworthy for containing intricate solos in the higher register. His unique innovations also included the use of harmonics and the "singing" quality of his melodies. In 2006, Pastorius was voted "The Greatest Bass Player Who Has Ever Lived" by reader submissions in Bass Guitar Magazine. Later in life, Pastorius suffered from mental health problems and substance abuse, both of which contributed to his death.
Drums
Piano
Saxophone | Genre = Funk
Jazz fusion | Occupation = Songwriter, bassist | Years_active = 1964 – 1987 | Label = Epic Records
Warner Bros. Records
Columbia Records | Associated_acts = Weather Report
Word of Mouth | URL = [http://www.jacopastorius.com/ JacoPastorius.com] | Notable_instruments = Fender Jazz Bass Fretless }}
John Francis Anthony "Jaco" Pastorius III (December 1, 1951 – September 21, 1987) was an American jazz musician and composer widely acknowledged for his virtuosity on the bass guitar, as well as his command of varied musical styles.
His playing style was noteworthy for containing intricate solos in the higher register. His unique innovations also included the use of harmonics and the "singing" quality of his melodies. In 2006, Pastorius was voted "The Greatest Bass Player Who Has Ever Lived" by reader submissions in Bass Guitar Magazine. Later in life, Pastorius suffered from mental health problems and substance abuse, both of which contributed to his death.
Source: Wikipedia.
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