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Jaco Pastorius
Edit- Lifespan:
- December 1, 1951 - September 21, 1987, he died aged 35 and was American.
- Birthname:
- John Francis Anthony Pastorius III.
- Snapshot:
- An Artist with 45 releases, and a member of 2 groups. 6 collaborations.
Biography
EditJohn Francis Anthony "Jaco" Pastorius III (December 1, 1951 – September 21, 1987) was an American jazz musician and composer widely acknowledged for his skills as an electric bass player.
His playing style was noteworthy for containing intricate solos in the higher register. His innovations also included the use of harmonics and the "singing" quality of his melodies on fretless bass. Pastorius suffered from mental illness and substance abuse, and was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 1982. He died in 1987 at age 35 following a violent altercation at a Fort Lauderdale drinking establishment.
Jaco was inducted into the Down Beat Jazz Hall of Fame in 1988, one of only four bassists to be so honored (and the only electric bassist). He is regarded as one of the most influential bass players of all time.
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- http://www.jacopastorius.com/
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- Wikipedia - Jaco Pastorius
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