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Japanese limited edition issue of the album classic in a deluxe, miniaturized LP sleeve replica of the original vinyl album artwork.In 1976, the first 10 minutes of this eponymous disc took the listener on a jazz world cruise directed by the instrumentalist-composer Jaco Pastorius, who thus gave notice that there was a new sheriff in town and that narrow definitions of jazz would simply not do. More so even than his groundbreaking work as a member of Weather Report, Jaco's music on this, his debut album as a leader (and in a trio setting with his soulmate Pat Metheny on the guitarist's maiden voyage, Bright Size Life ), defines his greatness, his outreach, and his ambition. Boppish changes à la Miles Davis come through with Jaco's incredible touch, tone phrasing, and rhythmic locomotion--as does the musical leap of faith from bebop to funky-butt R&B delivered with lyrical majesty on Jaco's aptly titled "Continuum."
This reissue greatly enhances the fidelity of Jaco Pastorius , particularly in the bassist's famous, elusive tone, from lightly chorused, vocal-tenorlike glissandos on "Continuum" and the bell-like harmonics of "Portrait of Tracy" to his percussive, hand-drumlike rhythmic cycles underneath Peter Gordon's august French horn on "Oknokole Y Trompa." Even more stunning are the manner in which Jaco deploys a steel drum choir underneath Wayne Shorter on "Opus Pocus" and the ferocious Latin-inflected groove Jaco, Lenny White, and Don Alias conjure under Herbie Hancock on two takes--one unissued until now--of "(Used to Be a) Cha-Cha." Pat Metheny contributes an extraordinary set of liner notes to this set, putting Jaco's contributions to jazz and the bass in sharp perspective. Still, a spirit of innovation and discovery suffuses every note on Jaco Pastorius , and it is startling how modern and engaging this music remains. --Chip Stern
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Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0
Well-rounded, world-music Jaco:
Jaco opens his self-titled disc with a shot across the bow of all bassists and bass fans. His "Donna Lee" (with Don Alias on percussion) solo is the most famous song on this disc. The soul vocal song "Come On, Come Over", seems out of place on this disc. It's fine, but doesn't really fit in. "Continuum" is a bass-led ballad showing off Jaco's tone and command of the fretless bass. "Kuru/Speak Like A Child" is an upbeat song with good solos, particularily Herbie Hancock. The problem with this disc is that... more info
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Finally, the master's first solo album on cd. Fantastic stuff from someone who left us way too early in his life. My favorite Portrait of Tracy, displays Jaco's amazing ability to use harmonics musically. Highly recomended to all bass players just starting out and even those that have been playing for years. Enjoy Jaco y Kuato:
a great man named Kuato once said: "Open your mind". This Album will do just that, especially for bass players. This remains one of my personal favorites. Please disregard any preconcieved notions you may have about Jaco and listen to the music, its solid. Buy this album and Bright Size Life, JACO LIVES!!! Tracks:
Donna Lee Come On, Come Over Continuum Kuru/Speak Like a Child Portrait of Tracy Opus Pocus Okonkole Y Trompa (Used To Be A) Cha-Cha Forgotten Love (Used To Be A) Cha-Cha (previously unreleased) 6/4 Jam (previously unreleased)
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