Here we go once again. Who said loads of them?
Although released late 1976, by 1977/78, the Jaco album was a talking point among some musicians in the UK. Well, certainly in my circle(s). Apart from Jaco's contribution, there were top, known players on that album as well. Granted, if you were not listening to fusion and such at the time, then the album and musicians on it, wouldn't have possibly gained your attention.
Musician Credits:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaco_Pastorius_(album)