spectoremg Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 Love him or not thirty years on we're still talking about him. RIP Jaco. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 He was better than most of us could dream to be...a talent stolen before his time...a true legend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 (edited) To me Jaco's best stuff was his work with Joni Mitchell. This being a case in point. http://youtu.be/OGkAOURhLdw Although I'm also very fond of this, with it's more conventional groove. http://youtu.be/PE6HmArln_k Edited September 22, 2017 by Cato Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewisK1975 Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Yep, can't deny his genius or his contribution to making the Bass more 'recognised' , regardless of whether you're into his music or not.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lojo Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 (edited) Yeah , l loved the Joni Mitchell stuff also I'd like to hear someone record some of Jacos work but with a different tone , like on a warm P bass etc , not in anyway a critical comment about his work , just think it would interesting as everyone I have heard with the talent to reproduce his stuff also does a great job with the exact tone. I hope no one takes this the wrong way , I enjoy hearing different takes on wonderful work. Edited September 22, 2017 by lojo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 I've tried so hard to get into his music. Failed every time. He's a closed book to me, I'm afraid, but basically I don't really dig that whole jazz/funk/fusion thang and that's hardly his fault! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambient Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 He was amazing on several levels. His groove playing, if groove is your thing was second to none. For me it was his melodic stuff that I liked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZD56 Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Interesting feature yesterday in No Treble including a rare live performance of Shadows & Light with Joni Mitchell, featuring a much more laid back Jaco. http://www.notreble.com/buzz/2017/09/21/jaco-pastorius-30-years-later/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spongebob Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 You can never have too much JP. His playing offered something for all - groove, solo, he had it all. Never bettered in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dropzone Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Sorry to derail but I read the title to the tune of Sgt Peppers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 He also had good arranging chops and his Piano playing was pretty decent as well. The jamming album with Pat Metheny, Paul Bley and Bruce Ditmus is an interesting listen. When he burst onto the scene, it really was a case of wow! Only a handful of other Bassists have done that for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 My first experience of Jaco was on the Al Di Meola LP 'Land Of The Midnight Sun' - the track was 'Suite - Golden Dawn', a three part suite. It was a new sound for me and a real ear-opener. Been a fan ever since. I even remember where I was the day that I heard he had died. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count Bassy Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 [quote name='spongebob' timestamp='1506074619' post='3376247'] You can never have too much JP. [/quote] I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerster135 Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 (edited) [quote name='lojo' timestamp='1506066338' post='3376162'] Yeah , l loved the Joni Mitchell stuff also I'd like to hear someone record some of Jacos work but with a different tone , like on a warm P bass etc , not in anyway a critical comment about his work , just think it would interesting as everyone I have heard with the talent to reproduce his stuff also does a great job with the exact tone. I hope no one takes this the wrong way , I enjoy hearing different takes on wonderful work. [/quote] Michael League has a good go here! Takes a little while to get into it though... https://youtu.be/fMBGTDdbBfY Edited September 22, 2017 by bakerster135 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louisthebass Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 [quote name='LewisK1975' timestamp='1506065041' post='3376152'] Yep, can't deny his genius or his contribution to making the Bass more 'recognised' , regardless of whether you're into his music or not.... [/quote] +1 - JP has split opinion here many a time, but it proves that he wasn't mediocre.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skej21 Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 [quote name='LZD56' timestamp='1506070913' post='3376209'] Interesting feature yesterday in No Treble including a rare live performance of Shadows & Light with Joni Mitchell, featuring a much more laid back Jaco. http://www.notreble.com/buzz/2017/09/21/jaco-pastorius-30-years-later/ [/quote] You can buy shadows and light live on DVD/Bluray :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectoremg Posted September 22, 2017 Author Share Posted September 22, 2017 [quote name='Cato' timestamp='1506064755' post='3376148'] To me Jaco's best stuff was his work with Joni Mitchell. This being a case in point. [media]http://youtu.be/OGkAOURhLdw[/media] [/quote]+ 1 million! His work with Joni was sublime and this is a great example. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 [quote name='Count Bassy' timestamp='1506089113' post='3376412'] I can. [/quote] A wise man once said "aimless noodling" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1506101217' post='3376522'] A wise man once said "aimless noodling" [/quote] Yeah, but he was a Mark King fan, so what would [i]he [/i]know..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 [quote name='spectoremg' timestamp='1506098353' post='3376496'] + 1 million! His work with Joni was sublime and this is a great example. [/quote] Sounds like someone that has just been given a fretless playing over a you tube track to my ears, I keep listening to links hoping I'll find one I enjoy but it hasn't happened yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZD56 Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 [quote name='skej21' timestamp='1506095198' post='3376470'] You can buy shadows and light live on DVD/Bluray :-) [/quote] Yep, bought it years ago. The version on that link is not from the dvd concert though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 (edited) My oldest is having a Jaco day. He just commented, that apart from his fabulous musicianship, Jaco was continually surrounded by high end players.(they must have enjoyed playing with him). How do you get to play in a great band ? Start one yourself and fill it with great players. Jaco certainly had an ear for wonderful players when putting together his band. The soloing on this track from Bob Mintzer and Randy Brecker is just top draw, and I love the Steelpan solo from Othello Molineaux (terrific). [media]http://youtu.be/TgntkGc5iBo[/media] Edited September 22, 2017 by lowdown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJpullchord Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 I dig it when he does Bach innit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimR Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 I had I not been playing bass for about a year. His death passed me by. A friend of my dad's gave me a Jaco study book and a video. Still have it somewhere. Might dig it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianrendall Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 https://youtu.be/yBhoDaS5SKQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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