Jaco

Jaco The Extraordinary and Tragic Life of Jaco Pastorius

Deluxe Edition

Paperback (01 Jan 2006)

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Publisher's Synopsis

A fitting tribute to the troubled genius who revolutionized electric bass playing and bridged the gaps between jazz R&B rock and funk. From his early days in R&B club bands through his international stardom with fusion group Weather Report and on to his solo career and tragic death at age 35 this book portrays the life and music of Jaco Pastorius the self-proclaimed world's greatest bass player. This special anniversary edition features new interviews with Jaco's childhood friends prominent bass players of Jaco's era and afterward and girlfriend Teresa Nagell who was with Jaco in the last few years of his life. Some incidents from the first edition have been further researched and expanded to become full chapters. Exclusive to this edition the online audio features newly revealed music tracks from Jaco's early years along with spoken testimonials from Jaco's friends and colleagues. The book also contains new never-before-seen photos acquired from the Pastorius estate.

Book information

ISBN: 9780879308599
Publisher: Backbeat
Imprint: Backbeat
Pub date:
Edition: Deluxe Edition
DEWEY: 787.87165092
DEWEY edition: 22
Language: English
Number of pages: 339
Weight: 506g
Height: 235mm
Width: 154mm
Spine width: 20mm