Electric bassists · 1951–1987
Jaco Pastorius
American jazz bassist (1951–1987)
- Born
- 1 December 1951
Norristown - Died
- 21 September 1987
Broward Health - Country
- United States
- Active
- 1964–1987
- Record labels
- Warner Bros. Records, Epic Records
- Discography
- 50 albums
Biography
Jaco Pastorius was a jazz musician who played bass guitar. Jaco Pastorius was born on 1 December 1951 in Norristown and died on 21 September 1987 in Broward Health. The music is usually filed under jazz, jazz fusion and jazz-funk. Record labels: Warner Bros. Records and Epic Records. The discography here lists 50 albums, from “Jaco” (1974) to “New York 1982” (2025).
John Francis Anthony Pastorius III, also known as Jaco Pastorius ( JAH-koh pass-TOR-ee-əss; December 1, 1951 – September 21, 1987), was an American jazz bassist, composer, and producer. 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. His bass style was influenced by funk and employed the use of fretless bass, lyrical solos, bass chords and innovative use of harmonics. As of 2017, he was the only one of seven bassists inducted into the DownBeat Jazz Hall of Fame to have been known for their work on the electric bass, and he has been lauded as among the best bassists of all time.
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Discography
Studio and live albums
Also plays on
Albums where Jaco Pastorius is credited as a sideman
| 1976 | Hejira — Joni Mitchell |
| 1976 | Bright Size Life — Pat Metheny |
| 1976 | Land of the Midnight Sun — Al Di Meola |
| 1976 | Black Market — Weather Report |
| 1976 | Ira Sullivan — Ira Sullivan |
| 1977 | Don Juan’s Reckless Daughter — Joni Mitchell |
| 1977 | Ivanhoe Theatre — Herbie Hancock with Jaco Pastorius |
| 1977 | Heavy Weather — Weather Report |
| 1977 | I’m Fine, How Are You? — Airto |
| 1978 | Sunlight — Herbie Hancock |
| 1978 | Mr. Gone — Weather Report |
| 1978 | Everyday Everynight — Flora Purim |
| 1978 | Intimate Strangers — Tom Scott |
| 1979 | Mingus — Joni Mitchell |
| 1979 | 8:30 — Weather Report |
| 1980 | Mr. Hands — Herbie Hancock |
| 1980 | Shadows and Light — Joni Mitchell |
| 1980 | Night Passage — Weather Report |
| 1982 | Weather Report — Weather Report |
| 1982 | Source — Bob Mintzer |
| 1986 | Upside Downside — Mike Stern |
| 1999 | Stuttgart Aria — Biréli Lagrène & Jaco Pastorius |
| 2006 | Live Voyage — Herbie Hancock with Jaco Pastorius |
| 2007 | Trio of Doom — John McLaughlin, Jaco Pastorius & Tony Williams |
| 2022 | Live in Chicago 1977 — Herbie Hancock featuringJaco Pastorius |
Standards written by Jaco Pastorius
Member of
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Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Jaco Pastorius play?
Jaco Pastorius is known for playing bass guitar.
When and where was Jaco Pastorius born?
Jaco Pastorius was born 1 December 1951 in Norristown.
What are Jaco Pastorius's best-known albums?
Albums in our database include Jaco (1974), Jaco Pastorius (1976), The Birthday Concert (1981), Word of Mouth (1981) and Invitation (1982).
External links
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