Jaco

The Extraordinary and Tragic Life of Jaco Pastorius

By: Bill Milkowski

Narrated by: Michael Butler Murray

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.

©2005 Bill Milkowski (P)2020 Tantor

Fascinating story of rising fame and and fall.

I am a new bass player and see Jaco’s name thrown out everywhere. I got this book to learn about the man, myth,legend. Well written.

awesome

one of the best autobiography I have listen to in a long time has definitely gave me a new appreciation to the bass guitar and that there's no limits to what u can do with it

Jaco

Loved this Biography of Jaco ,so much I bought two Hard Covers. Jaco Pastorius has been my favorite Musician since I was a Teen Ager. Weather Report has been as well. I knew some of these things in the Book,but not everything.Very well Written. Most People have never even heard of Jaco. Weather Report and Jaco produced the most beautiful Music I've ever heard.Buy the Book you will not be disappointed.

Jaco was a part of my life from a young age

His breakout album was my first of his and man I was so humbled trying to learn his stuff. I bought a live album next Invitation and America🇺🇸 was on there when you tube came out a whole mother avenue to Appreciate him, watching the weather report and other videos are nice to have.

Very informative and welll done. Loved it

I was truly able to get a glimpse off jaco… the man, human and musician. May he rest in peace💐