"The Essential Jaco Pastorius" album

[Papersen]

For those who like Jaco, or for those who want to discover him, I guess this is one of the best albums.

I mean, I`ve heard to solo album, Weather Report and Word of Mouth stuff, but always wondered about his work with Pat Metheny, Joni Mitchell and some others. This record is a great complilation: 2 CD with more than 2.5 hours of Jaco at his best (in studio and live).

[!Rob!]

Also, the Shadows and Light Video/DVD is pretty awesome, killer bass work especially on Dry Cleaner.

Awesome 16th's at the end, Jaco had major stamina

[bassbrad]

Essential is good but I think that the "Punk Jazz" set is a better overview of Jaco's career especially his music with others.

[Larry99]

The only recording he did with Pat Metheny is "Bright Size Life" (Pats 1st solo record). ...well outside of that obscure record with Bley/Ditmas. Anyway, BSL is outstanding and some of my favorite "jaco" music.

Also check out Joni Mitchell's "Hejira" ...classic.

[TheXym]

Originally Posted by bassbrad

Essential is good but I think that the "Punk Jazz" set is a better overview of Jaco's career especially his music with others.

+1 Great 2 disc set.

[iplaybassguitar]

Originally Posted by bassbrad

Essential is good but I think that the "Punk Jazz" set is a better overview of Jaco's career especially his music with others.

i was intending on saying pretty much the exact thing when i opened up this thread.

+1

[Eric Perry]

Originally Posted by Larry99

...Also check out Joni Mitchell's "Hejira" ...classic.

+1