Jaco with the slimmed-down version of his big band live in Montreal. B. Mintzer-sax, R. Brecker-tpt, O. Molineaux-steel pans, P. Erskine-drums, D. Alias-perc
I got to meet him right around this time in New York City and let me tell you Jaco had the strongest hand shake I've ever felt from anyone. It was like a vice and I think it's got a lot to do with his sound. Sounds so effortless but there's a lot of strength in his hands. Scary strong!
It took me a while to realize that there is no keyboard/piano on stage! Jaco is so good at laying down the groove whilst taking care of all the harmony, especially during the solos. The whole band is magnificent!
I don't understand how someone with the musical depth to find themselves here, could be capable of giving this a thumbs down. I doubt youtube recommended this after a katy perry song.
@bradwell it’s actually sad and disappointing that many ppl have this perception that the steelpan is limited to only “commercial island music” when in fact the steelpan fraternity performs various of genres, from jazz to classical music on their diverse and dense steelpan orchestras…
I remember the first time I seen this video and I thought to myself who is this nut on the Bass Guitar? I was blown away by his skills not knowing who he was. That set me on a mission to learn more about him and it would forever change the way I play Bass and music in general. There will NEVER be another Jaco Pastorius!
I can honestly say, I have been a pro musician for 25 years.75% on bass. Jaco has not influenced me one single bit. This cat is so above my playing (not to toot my horn but I'm a fairly decent bass player) I love listening to him. I love that 'Come on Come Over" with Sam and Dave and the rest of that album, but nope. He had no influence on my playing just my self esteem.
Jaco is the greatest bassist I ever saw, heard or now downloaded! Saw him in 1978 Weather Report Heavy Weather tour he killed it even played some Hendrix during a riff! Saw him twice when he went on his own. Killed it both times! The Greatest!!!
Just too sweet. And how about that Othello Molineaux on the steels, he's an amazing improvisor, such great sense of melody. Jaco was such a cat, "hey, lets have a big band with um.......steel drums.....yeah!!!!"
Was lucky enough to see This beautiful sexy talented man accompany Joni Mitchell in concert one summer. So delicious, his bass. And his face. And his Spirit. RIP, Jaco P.
Word of mouth band is savage!!! Othello Molineaux is a beast on steel drum!! There never was or will ever be anyone like Jaco!! Imitators yes!! Hands down the only guy who truly is the greatest at his instrument
This is an amazing performance by incredible musicians, each virtuosos at their respective craft. They make it look so easy. And then there's Jaco... who just seems to (literally) dance around the groove, playfully, yet constantly reinforcing, driving the pocket. Blessed to hear this. Thanks for posting.
If anyone contradicts you just show them this video and ask them if any other bass player, living or dead, can do what Jaco did on this stage. If they are honest, the answer will be no. Jaco held this group together, he was the harmony, bass, percussion, and soloist simultaneously. I literally cannot even recall any other bass player coming close to this performance in sheer musicality.
This lineup is a total winner's roster! Every instrument that took a solo just KILLED! I mean it. And having a great steel drum player added a lot. I thank God that Jaco played this in G. It makes things a lot easier for me.....on bass. I know, it shouldn't matter. But sometimes the key helps.
Jim Sassano Sorry, obviously this rendition is in Bb. But on my CD of the song, it is in G, which is damn easy for a bassist. I tuned to A=440 Hz, so I know it wasn't off. Maybe the recording engineer monkeyed with it, but I doubt it. Still, it is confusing to me why there would be a song played in two different keys on two different versions. Any thoughts?
+Gil Mosko From what I know, the original is in B flat - I know the writer and I played this tune many times. So don't know what the other tunings are about. They are in the original key sounds like.
Well, a little context -- right? Zawinul was envious of a genius half his age, and was playing the role of the disapproving father because they never were out of competition. But even while Jaco was going whacko, he did way more important work than anything Zawinul could do after 1977. Any disagreement on how i am explaining the story?
ootrip40 The following is a general statement,that is not of necessity directed at you specifically: everyone should be allowed an opinion,but that does not make anyone immune from criticism. does it occur to you,that an opinion,might also be perceived as an insult to other people? so,i can have a ton of historical data behind me,and here comes little ol you with an ill conceived opinion. i'm for free speech,but not for elevating opinion to the realm of sacrosanct. way too many simpletons and scoundrels, hide behind,"well it was just my opinion". we need more contemplation and thoughtfulness;not more shallow knee-jerk fucking opinion.
These old songs are definitely the best, they never go out of style and are made with real talent and inspiration, even a song with the name "the chicken" is great!
It’s a monster band, of course, but that bass! So lively! Such energy! And the improvisations are delightfully all over the place without ever losing the groove. Just incredible!
I'm mainly a metal guy but appreciate good music in any genre. Was going down a rabbit hole of "great bassists" that I don't know about today and discovered Jaco and then came across this bad ass jam!
Jaco! Just about the best bassist in the whole wide world! Molineaux (from Trinidad and Tobago) is oh so G-O-O-D playin' pan! Times gone by that are unlikely to be replaced!
It is some kind of indian war paint or something. I read that sometimes he would put shoe polish on his face. This video is from around 1982 or so. This is the point he began loosing touch with reality. He was a severe manic depressive/bi-polar and also a severe alcoholic and cocaine addict. He was put in a psychiatric hospital at least once. His playing is still incredible here. About a year after this, record companies almost wouldn't touch him. His behavior became so erratic. In the 70's during his first solo album and most of the time he was in weather report, he wouldn't drink, use drugs or anything. His is really a sad, sad story. I have his biography somewhere, and I re read it about once every year or two. Tragic story.
Look closer @ 40-43. those are welts on his face, as in he was just in a fight. Paint might be there in an attempt to cover up the welts. Eyes are very puffy too.
I love the "Chicken". It is probably the only tune I can play solid on bass of allof Jaco's stuff.I love the guy and I hate drugs and alcohol that had a big part in taking this wonderfulmusician out. Love you Jaco.
I'm an amateur musician, I love music, I play rock and roll and the blues with friends and this came across RU-vid and my gosh I have dabbled in a little jazz and whatnot but this was absolutely amazing performance, I could go on forever it was just so excellent
Jaco was a good friend of mine, we met in Nece, France while I was touring Europe with Buddy Guy, Jaco was strange, different & amazing Man, Amazing Bassist,... Miss the Guy,...
@@antonioburgosarau5594That's cool! I took lessons in 92' from a good friend of Jaco his name is Dann Glenn. He told me some interesting stories about Jaco. Jaco's eccentric genius had no bounds, I love the guy he's my favorite..
thank you so much for sharing... you made my day, yes there IS great music on youtube... just have to sift through the BRAINDEAD SHEEPLE SHIT FIRST!!! lolol ohhh and yes JACO is god!!! what a player, he owned the stage!! much loved and greatly missed xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Jaco was more than a bass player. It’s hard to describe it, but it’s as if the gods of music and great chops played through him. Insane technique and tone. He also knew how good he was. I’d love to have heard him with Miles Davis.
Isn't it crazy how the more you listen to this song and the more it opens up. I've just started the bass and hence I can only seem to focus on the groove of this.
