Jaco Pastorius with Alphonse Mouzon and Albert Mangelsdorff

Those of you who think Jaco Pastorius was just one of those funky chunky bass players: listen to this music, recorded when Jaco was at the height of his tenure with Weather Report. Albert Mangelsdorff plays trombone multiphonics (more than one note at once, using overtone singing), and Alphonse Mouzon ('the animal') does what he has to do.
I know it's not for everyone, but maybe it's for you, dear reader? 🌷

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rfatoday · 61-69, M

Nice post! Brings back memories. Had the opportunity to see Weather Report live at the Saddle Rack in San Jose, CA back around 1980. Jaco was incredible and really knew how to make a fretless bass sound amazing. Sad to see him go before his time. Definitely one of the greatest jazz bassists of all time, in my opinion. Nathan East is another good one. :)

helenS · 36-40, F

@rfatoday Thank you – never heard of Nathan East before – I'll check him out! 🌷

rfatoday · 61-69, M

@helenS He is basically a session player and has done work with Toto. He’s been involved long term with Four Play, a quartet of long time jazz greats.

helenS · 36-40, F

@rfatoday Oh – I think I've heard Four Play (funny name 🤭) before! That's music from the smooth jazz corner, right?

rfatoday · 61-69, M

@helenS Yes it is.