A fitting tribute to the troubled genius who revolutionized electric bass playing and bridged the gaps between jazz, R&B, rock, and funk. From his early days in R&B club bands through his international stardom with fusion group Weather Report and on to his solo career and tragic death at age 35, this book portrays the life and music of Jaco Pastorius, the self-proclaimed world's greatest bass player. This special anniversary edition features new interviews with Jaco's childhood friends, prominent bass players of Jaco's era and afterward, and girlfriend Teresa Nagell, who was with Jaco in the last few years of his life. Some incidents from the first edition have been further researched and expanded to become full chapters.
By:
Bill Milkowski Imprint: Backbeat Books Country of Publication: United Kingdom Edition: Anniversary Edition Dimensions:
Height: 234mm,
Width: 154mm,
Spine: 18mm
Weight: 499g ISBN:9780879308599 ISBN 10: 0879308591 Pages: 368 Publication Date:16 January 2006 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Mixed media product Publisher's Status: Active
Bill Milkowski has been covering the music scene since 1975 for publications such as Downbeat, JazzTimes, Guitar Player, Bass Player, and many others. He knew Pastorius personally from 1982 until the artist's death in 1987.