Punk Jazz (The Jaco Pastorius Anthology) - Jaco Pastorius

Advantages: One of the greatest bassists to ever walk the planet
Disadvantages: Jazz isn't for everyone

...cocktail bar with the lights low and everyone swinging in appreciation. Jaco is using his trademark fretless bass and it sounds wonderful! “Soul Intro/The Chicken” is the first of the tracks to come from the “Invitation” album and is as it sounds. A big strong soul introduction with saxes, drums, bass, clarinet and then at the crescendo of the introduction Jaco jumps into a super-funky bass line and the soul takes typical Jazz format where the musicians take turns to show off their flair. This one has been recorded live. Brilliant. Track seven, “Punk Jazz”, opens on Saxophone and is taken from the album “The Birthday Concert” and is all about the sax. Michael Breker and Bob Mintzer work brilliantly together shuffling effortlessly between tenor sax, soprano sax and bass clarinet. “Continuum” is one of those tracks that you can... Read review

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Advantages: Awe-inspiring jazz!
Disadvantages: It's not free

...something that so many artists lack. 6/4 jam is as it sounds. A jam in 6/4. This is essentially the speed of the beat of the song. To be honest I can't really fault this album! I am a little biased seeing as I play bass guitar and Jaco is somewhat of a legend to me. But, bass aside, it is a fantastic jazz album that is definitely worth having in your collection! Every track has its own angle, a different personal point of view and different musicians. Like it says on the back of the cd - "…the album was a small gem in ever-changing light." Track listing 1. Donna Lee 2. Come on, Come over 3. Continuum 4. Kuru/Speak like a Child 5. Portrait of Tracey 6. Opus Pocus 7. Okonkole Y Tromba 8. (Used to be A) Cha Cha 9. Forgotten Love 10. (Used to be A) Cha Cha (alternate take) - bonus track 11. 6/4 Jam - bonus track Originally... Read review

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Advantages: He was fast, acurate, good sense of rhythm
Disadvantages: He's dead

...Jaco Pastorius is thought, in many circles, to be the greatest electric bass guitarist to date. He showed a talent that wasn't surpassed. When he walked up to his first producer for the first time and said "hello, my name is Jaco Pastorius and I'm the greatest bass guitarist in the world", he wasn't too convinced. But his outstanding ability was soon to be proved. His work stayed at the same quality throughout his entire career. He has worked with many different artists in many different styles, ranging from classical Jazz to modern and punk Jazz. In his time, he has worked with Weather report, Joni Mitchell, and has even released some solo work. But, as is the way of many of the world’s most talented people, he ended up dead long before his time. He went from being the most celebrated bass player to a beggar on the streets... Read review

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