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Jaco Pastorius unique playing and compositional style revolutionized the role of the fretless electric bass in jazz music.

Fast Facts

Name: John Francis Pastorius III
Born: December 1, 1951
Died: September 21, 1987 (aged 35)
Genres: Jazz , Funk
Origin: Norristown, Pennsylvania
Active: 1964–1987
Albums: 10
Labels: Epic Records, Warner Bros. Records, Columbia Records
1988: Inducted into Down Beat Jazz Hall of Fame

Career

Jaco Pastorius started out as a drummer but switched to bass after injuring his wrist while playing football. As he developed as a bass player his interest in jazz grew.

Pastorius released his self-titled debut album in 1976. Shortly after he joined the jazz fusion group Weather Report. He recorded six albums with the group while maintaining a solo career until 1986.

Death

Pastorius suffered from drug and mental health problems later in his life. On September 11, 1987 he was severely beaten by a club bouncer named Luc Havan. Pastorius never recovered from his injuries. His family decided to take him off life support on September 21, 1987. Havan was charged with man-slaughter and served four months in prison.

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