Jaco Pastorius
Jazz fusion, Bassist
1951 – 1987
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Who was Jaco Pastorius?
John Francis Anthony Pastorius III, known as Jaco Pastorius, was an influential American jazz musician, composer, big band leader and electric bass player. He is best known for his work with Weather Report from 1976 to 1981, as well as work with artists including Joni Mitchell and his own solo projects.
His playing was known for its highly technical, Latin-influenced 16th-note funk, lyrical soloing on fretless bass and innovative use of harmonics. He was inducted into the Down Beat Jazz Hall of Fame in 1988, one of only seven bassists so honored.
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- Born
- Dec 1, 1951
Norristown - Also known as
- Jaco Pastorious
- Pastorius, Jaco
- John Francis Pastorius III
- John Francis Anthony Pastorius III
- Ethnicity
- Swedes
- Germans
- Finns
- Irish people
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Education
- Northeast High School
- Employment
- Frost School of Music
- Lived in
- Oakland Park
- Died
- Sep 21, 1987
Fort Lauderdale
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on July 23, 2013
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