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

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.

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.

• 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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