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

• Fast Facts

  1. Name: John Francis Pastorius III
  2. Born: December 1, 1951
  3. Died: September 21, 1987 (aged 35)
  4. Genres: Jazz , Funk
  5. Origin: Norristown, Pennsylvania
  6. Active: 1964-1987
  7. Albums: 10
  8. Labels: Epic Records, Warner Bros. Records, Columbia Records
  9. 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.

• Solo Albums

  • 1976: Jaco Pastorius
  • 1981: Word of Mouth
  • 1982: Holiday for Pans
  • 1982: The Birthday Concert
  • 1983: Invitation
  • 1983: Twins I & II
  • 1986: Broadway Blues & Teresa
  • 1986: Golden Roads
  • 1986: Heavy & Jazz
  • 1986: PDB

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