Jaco Pastorius
American jazz bassist (1951-1987) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 35
John Francis Anthony Pastorius III, also known as Jaco Pastorius, was an American jazz bassist, composer, and producer.
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Wayne Shorter Bandmate in Weather Report
Joe Zawinul Bandmate in Weather Report
Miroslav Vitouš Bandmate in Weather Report
Airto Moreira Bandmate in Weather Report
Peter Erskine Bandmate in Weather Report
Alphonso Johnson Bandmate in Weather Report
Alex Acuña Bandmate in Weather Report
Alphonse Mouzon Bandmate in Weather Report
Biréli Lagrène Influenced by Jaco- Bob Belden Produced Jaco Pastorius (1976)
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Widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential bassists of all time, Pastorius recorded albums as a solo artist, band leader, and as a member of the jazz fusion group Weather Report from 1976 to 1981. He also collaborated with numerous artists, including Herbie Hancock, Pat Metheny and Joni Mitchell.
