Another "Need help for bassist project"(Jaco's influences)

[joeyang761020]

Sorry about starting another one of these threads, but my topic is kind of different the other guy's, so I thought it would be a good idea to start a new thread. So my question is simply is, who is Jaco Pastorius influenced by? I checked everywhere, but couldn't find anything. Also, it would be helpful if you know what artist/bassist is influenced by Jaco.
Thank in advance.

 

[JimK]

Have you read the Milkowski bio on Jaco?

Jaco mentions doing a 'bad impression of Jerry Jemmott' on the Modern Electric Bass DVD.

IMHO, more important than who influenced Jaco is what influenced Jaco.
"What" = about everything he heard while living in Florida.
R&B/Soul/Funk(the Pop & 'underground' hits of the day)
Jazz(Swing to Bebop to New Thing)
Latin/Caribbean(Salsa to Reggae to Calypso)
Rock(obviously, Hendix & The Beatles)
Classical(Stravinsky &, I assume, Charles Ives)

Jaco admitted to being a 'musical mutt'(vs. those that are 'musical purists').

 

[Bruce Lindfield]

I think you could also mention "Film Scores" /Film Music - so his solo stuff has things which sound like a film soundtrack and he often quoted tunes he had heard in films - like "Alfie" ,"Sound of Music" etc.

EDIT - I suppose you should say - insert "Movie" for "Film" - if you live in North America....

 

[Stewmc5222]

in terms of phrasing and tone, Jaco was a huge Sinatra fan. really! no kidding!

as far as bassists went, he was really into Cachao, the upright cat.

hope that was some help,

from the lows,

Stew

 

[joeyang761020]

Thanks a lot.......everybody........that helped a lot.....

 

[Red Wonder]

Jaco mention McCartney, Jemmott, and a few others. Jaco transcended being "influenced" by a certain bassist. Jaco was born to be the greatest bassist ever regardless. So, in a sense, and if he were still alive would probably tell you, he probably more than likely influenced himself!

 

[Stewmc5222]

another quick note:

Jaco was really inspired to be a musician because of his father Jack who was a jazz drummer and singer.

from the lows,

Stew