Jaco turned up at my gig in Sydney, Australia, two nights in a row on that first tour with Perter Erskine. He played with us both nights. I played drums. We jammed on "Keep Your Eye On The Sparrow"; "Shaky Ground"; "What's Going On". Tommy Emmanuel sat in as well since he often turned up at the gig. Peter Erskine played my kit on the first night for a song or so. I can recall so vividly what playing with Jaco was like. It was like surfing this amazing wave (I used to surf then) that just picked you up and took you wherever it wanted. It was so powerful. We had been to the show and it was like a rock star jazz concert - it really just shook up the whole town. Everyone who went was talking about it. I'm getting goosebumps now, just remembering. I became very familiar with all of Jaco's performances. I have often felt that he was not given the recognition he deserved - except of course amongst bass players - almost overnight, every bass player had just a little of Jaco in their fingers. I miss him. Weather Report was an amazing band - the whole band were absolutely on another level and the compositions were sublime. I want to thank each of you - Nico, Chris and François - sincerely for this labor of love. It's quite emotional to sit through. There will never be another Jaco. But you've done something wonderful, for those who will walk in his giant footsteps.
"One should be happy that it was!".... brilliant reply from Zawinul! I watched this documentary 4 or 5 times and it keeps on getting better. Even more emotional now that Wayne Shorter passed away yesterday.... And to hear the late great Dave Carpenter is always a pleasure... Peter Erskine is the only surviving member of the legendary WR quartet. May he live for a very long time to come!
Oh Jaco, you were just too bright and too beautiful for this often cruel world. I'm heartbroken to have never seen you play. Thanks so much for this incredible story from the people who really knew the man. RIP Maestro...
The thing that made Jacos playing so special is not just his extensive knowledge of music, but his passion for it and his desire to be different. He played from the heart, not the mind. More musicians need to be this way.
Anyone that has ever played with Joco will tell you he was unlike any musician they had ever known. Jaco had an unconsciousable amount of swagger on and off stage.
I got choked up big time by this. Not enough respect in the world for both the man and the folks that lovingly put this together, simply a beautiful tribute.
Thank you. I've been a fan of Jaco and Weather Report going back to college in the 80s. Not too long ago I started to really dig into who Jaco was as a person, never having known of his illness until then. It saddened me so deeply and I started watching any footage I could to try to get a sense of the man, beyond the musician. You've done this in a way none have done. I still have tears in my eyes. Thank you for helping me understand more about the man we've lost, as well as the brilliance of the musician. This is just brilliant and a work of art. Thank you.
I want to thank everyone involved in the making of this video! The man is still influencing people to this day, and forever! Even caught the eyes and ears of this, used to be, closed minded metal head. Thank you all! Thank you Marcus Miller and everyone else who is keeping his memory alive! Thank you Jaco for all your contributions! R.I.P.
I was charged with picking up Jaco at the Erie County Airport the morning of a Weather Report concert at Allegheny College. We spent the day hiking, playing barefoot rackeball, and just hanging in Meadville. Just a fun day totally loose and friendly. Jaco came over to our apartment after the concert with Zawinul and we had a marvelous evening. I am in awe these many years later of what seemed so natural at the time.
Jaco was the Jimi Hendrix of bass. They both not only revolutionized instrument and brought it to another level but also had very heavy impact via composition. But Jaco had better understanding of harmony. 2 geniuses
That was exactly what came to my mind during the documentary: He was that important to the electric bass as Jimi Hendrix. The whole film is emotionally moving, statements of Joe Zawinul, Peter Erskine, Markus Miller especially but also all the others are really nice.
That’s exactly the way I like to phrase it, too. People will always debate who is or was the best guitarist, bass player, etc., and for me that comes down to personal taste. But if you say Jaco was the Hendrix of bass, no one argues, everyone understands what you mean.
If anything i think Jaco was more influential to bass as an instrument than Hendrix. Although both incredible musicians, guitar had been a front and centre instrument for a while before Hendrix made his wave, Jaco was essentially the first to bring the bass into the spotlight.
This was shortly before Jaco passed. I was living in Alphabet City -on 8th street, about 100 feet from Charlie and Chan's old crib. Great karma. One Saturday night, I found myself playing an R&B date with players that I had been gigging with for that summer (not my regular band). I was sharing singing and guitar duties with another player and we matched well together. I loved playing in a two-guitar band. Not having to sing lead for every song was also nice. My regular band had only keyboards and my guitar for melody. I played a simple Tele (NO pedals) with a Gibson mini humbucker @ the neck, which allowed me great versatility. We were at Dan Lynch that night; -the City's "All blues, All the time club" (14th and 2nd Ave). We had just done a sound check (beginning of the night). We were strapping on our instruments, getting ready to play, when Jaco walked through the front door. A tad worse from the wear, I must admit, he did not look as though he could even stand up to play. Immediately, Jerry (the bass player), began unstrapping his fender bass to give it to Jaco. He needn't have. Sure enough, Jaco sat at the keyboard,...ALL NIGHT. I have no idea who was supposed to play keyboards that night, as I never got the chance to meet him. I was standing next to the keyboard so I was closest to Jaco. Jerry nunges me from behind and whispers to me to make sure Jaco knew the key and titles before each song. -Unnecessary. Jaco probably knew what song we were going to play before we knew it! For the next 4 + hours, we played our usual set (R&B). Jaco played perfect keyboards -in the pocket, and perfect solos. Jaco never missed a beat or a note! When I sang, he never came close to stepping on me. He played great keyboards all night long -even some clever sotto voce when I sang. We only took two breaks. After 2 hours of playing, I was soaked. I walked with Jaco to the loo. I needed to splash some water on my face, etc. Standing next to Jaco, doing what nature requires of all men, I said, "Damn nice set Jaco. You truly blew me away, -thanks." Jaco did not know who I was. He thought I was an audience member. We walked out together, -back on to the stage and played another two hours. I do not think Jaco could have identified me in a police lineup after a full night of playing! Sad and amazing. Jaco was a Force of Nature musician. These specimen are rare and few, and usually flame-out early. I have known only 3 or 4 such players. A few months later, Jaco was dead.
I recall I was probably or 12 and 13 years old when a friend of my brothers brought Jaco past year‘s album to the house weather report was the name of the album that’s what I remember The name Jaco prestigious and I was wondering why wasn’t there any singing on the album my brother said it was just us it’s OK. I just start playing the bass junior high school. Then I didn’t make it too much yeah it’s just pass is in my 20s and 30s 40s 50s and 60s he was a bassist bad ass best player unique unusual different prizing in all a good way there is no wrong in his right. That man was the greatest bass player of his age of his time and that continues on I will never stop I really appreciate his music now I understand I never met this man but I do appreciate him Atmost hi sense of the word the greatest bass player I believe that ever lived I do not know this man best player legendary tones rest in peace my friend . Rest in peace
I thank you, I thank you , I thank you all for doing this. I was a young UK big fan of Jaco in the 70's, bought his first album, had all the weather report records, loved what he brought to Joni, and I was so saddened by his decline and what seems to be his murder. And sad that he was so difficult to help as are so many sufferers of bi-polar syndrome and addictions. I teach my kids about him (mainly by putting on his albums) and the music of that time, as they are both highly musical and deserve to know.
This documentary did a much better job of capturing Jaco's essence than all the other (better-funded and higher profile) Jaco documentaries I've seen. Marcus Miller's commentary was particularly moving - I had tears in my eyes. Outstanding work - well done and thank you so much!
@@namemason6974 To me Marcus Miller always seem too cool for school. Such a turn-off. He always cocky like he is better than the average bear but admits took all his 'umph from Stanley. He boring.
I've read books, seen and heard other documentaries, attended tributes... But this..... THIS...for me is by far THE BEST documentary I have ever seen about Jaco. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
What a beautiful tribute to Jaco... and what a gracious description of his musical genius by Peter Erskine! Thierry Eliez’s interpretation of Jaco's Three Views of a Secret brought tears to my eyes. Thank you Nico, Chris and François for this wonderful creation!
"One should never cry that it's over with, one should be happy that it was". J'ai connu Jaco à la sortie de Heavy Weather et j'ai tout de suite accroché. Puis j'ai écouté ce qu'il avait fait avec Pat Metheny et Joni Mitchell. Alors on ne s'est plus quittés. Merci à Nico, Chris et François pour ces minutes magiques qui ont réveillé Jaco Pastorius dans mon cœur. Il est toujours là.
Joe's right feelings never die if we really the moment of impact. ... I came across Jaco in 76 and when I think of Jaco or hear his music I return to 76. ... IT is such a lasting, happy, eye opening impact on me as a person and a musician. ... I have the same feeling for Miles who entered my being in 1966 when I was 14. ... When I hear Miles I'm 14 again. ...
Thank you for giving us a look inside the life of Jaco . I was happy this video didn't dwell on the last years of his short life but through talks with his best friends and fellow musicians an understanding of this great man now is possible. One cannot help to scream,"why didn't someone help him when he got to such a low point. ?
Man, as an amateur bass player and a long time Jaco fan, the older i get, the more i appreciate his music. His so much deeper than his technique and virtuosity. A truly innovator and absolute genious!!!
Yes his death was painful death! Those who liked his music were stunned! Yet there are those from the world of music, that never knew him have said" he had it coming to him"!
@@glennlopez6772 Well, yes. He was a drug addict that got beat to death trying to break into a club from which he had been banned. That defines "had it coming to him".
Holy shit. I have no words. Sorry... Most of these people have been the theme music to mine and millions of other's lives. This is a beautiful tribute. Thank you.
I am admittedly not very knowledgeable about jazz music. What drew me in was the story of Jaco the person and the artist. I saw parallels between Jaco and my favorite rock hero Steve Marriott. Steve was also an amazingly gifted child prodigy who was multi-instrumentalist , a talented songwriter and legendary vocalist. However, like Jaco, he struggled with selfdoubt and mental illness. However, Steve went undiagnosed and self treated himself with drugs and alcohol, his life spiraled downward and he tragically died at aged 44. They say there is a fine line between genius and madness how sad. Thank you for this fine film. It has peaked my interest in learning more and expanding my music horizons. May the souls of Jaco and Steve rest in peace.
Thanks for posting this documentary.I always new how legendary Jaco was.....but did not realize how many how many of the songs I loved,and grew up with,was the great Jaco Pastorius!!I really enjoyed the tributes from all the other legendary musicians....R.I.P. Jaco Pastorius.🎸
I had the pleasure and honour to see this great man in the flesh! Weather report 4 times and solo with a small group in London towards the end of his brilliant but far too short life! A true phenomenon!
John Francis Anthony Pastorius the 3rd, he really was and will always remain the world's best bass player, nobody will never ever match his talent, his virtuosity, his unique way of playing and loving music 🎼 🎶🎵 So sad he was misunderstood and alone fighting with his demons, no one out there really caring to help him... He didn't deserve this tragic end 😔 Thank you Mr Pastorius for your contribution to music 🙏 I really miss you, with lots of love ❤️ And a lot of thanks for those who did this documentary, great job, respect 👍🙏
Magnifique documentaire sur Jaco.. Les témoignages de ses amis musiciens sont émouvants de générosité et de sincérité. Merci mille fois à Nico, Chris et François de partager cela.
My uncle is close friends with Alex Acuña. He offered to introduce me to Mr. Acuña, several years ago, when I was studying music in Los Angeles, but I never made it happen. I hope to get the chance, next time I'm in town visiting family. I'd love to tell Mr. Acuña how much I've been inspired by his and Jaco's music.
Alex Acuña seems like a very nice man. I have come to appreciate his work with Weather Report even more as time goes by. There is some incredible footage on UA-cam of Alex Acuña and Manolo Badrena playing together in Weather Report. What a rhythm section that was!
Jaco and Don alias, same night at the spectrum. Those were the days. New yorker don Alias had a girlfriend in montreal. Perconcionist . Met him ,what a gentleman. And most major musician.
I just fell off of my chair! 🤭🥰 Peter Erskine sharing of the story of his audition for Joe Zawinul's project with Wayne Shorter and Jaco Pastorius is priceless! A huge thank you to the documentary makers!
I've loved Jaco since his Weather Report days and other projects. This look into him celebrates his greatness as a pioneer and as pivotal figure in the lives of many fans of human excellence! So glad I happened upon this! You all did a great service to his legacy! Bravo
Joni Mitchell introduced me to Jaco... then I learned why Weather Report's "Birdland" was such a compelling piece of music to me... Jaco's bass just blew me away. I love everything I've stumbled on and researched of his music. This documentary is a lovely lovely piece. Many thanks
@@elliehjemmet I became interested as a kid through my mum who took me to see Joni Mitchell in 79. At the time I certainly wasn't interested in anything jazz related but I fell down a rabbit hole after that and I haven't crawled out of it since. Weather Report (and Miles and Mahavishnu and Freddie Hubbard and too many others to recount) certainly put a quick end to my young punk days.
16 años tenia cuando escuche a Jaco en la radio FM, y me sorprendió como a cualquiera que sabia lo que era el sonido del bajo en ese entonces, me dije, esto es otra cosa !, nadie hace esto con el bajo !, este tipo está loco, y fué asi, el tipo era mucho mas que eso, al dia de hoy no encuentro a ningun musico que me haga disfrutar los silencios y de las pausas, solo el lo hacia con ese encanto, y esos silencios y esas pausas se fueron con el. Gracias Jaco por tu magia.
ce film est fantastique! Il n'a rien d'un fan-film! Sans budget vous avez fait aussi bien voir mieux que les usines à documentaire comme Arte. J'en savais peu sur Jaco, je connaissais juste un peu sa musique. Merci Nico, Chris et François pour cet hommage magnifique à l'un des plus brillant musicien du XXe siècle! Mission accomplie messieurs! Merci !
Nico, Chris, François. Un immense merci pour ce magnifique film, humain, émouvant. Jaco fait parti de ces Musiciens, Compositeurs qui ont réellement influencé ma vie. Je le connais encore mieux à présent au travers vous. Surpris et fier que ce soit à l'initiative de Français et avec une pensée toute particulière pour notre immense Paco SERY que j'ai écouté aussi des milliers de fois avec ses acolytes de SIXUN et avec qui j'ai eu l'occasion d'échanger et passer un moment festif dans les années 90. Encore bravo à vous et mille mercis ! Philip
Mille merci à tous les trois pour cet hommage exhaustif!! Le monde dans lequel nous vivons ayant la critique et la médisance facile, il était vraiment temps de faire parler au moins quelques musiciens qui l'ont connu et côtoyé dans la vie, histoire de remettre les pendules à l'heure! RIP Jaco, tu nous manques...
les émotions ressenties sont grandes dans ce film ! Ce que disent les musiciens qui l'ont connus (dont l'ami Paco Sery ) est tellement touchant , les paroles magnifiques de Joe Zawinul très spirituelles qui parlent de la bonté de Jaco , Marcus ,peter... on est dans la spiritualité à travers la musique ..Je l'ai toujours ressenti écoutant Jaco ,la premiere fois que j'avais écouté "HAVONA " je me suis mis à pleurer à chaudes larmes sans comprendre ! il n'y avait rien à comprendre, c'était juste la PURE Grâce Divine,vibration céleste ...(un batteur qui à joué entre autre avec cette formidable organiste : Rhoda Scott et beaucoup d'autres artistes ) merci les amis super travail ! ET BRAVO A THIERRY ELIEZ ce magicien du piano !
Outstanding! Don’t miss Thierry Eliez’s read of 3 Views at the end; it proves what Joe Zawinul says about time because Jaco is there in the notes he plays - plain as day. Thanks to everyone involved!
Met Peter Erskine years ago, not only a great drummer but an ever better person, total class. Very cool to see him recount all the JACO Stories here, LOVE THIS.
I had never heard Erskine speak til I watched this, and got the vibe that he's a great guy. Glad to know there's some real life proof that that's the case.
@@davewestner What a groove he had and could expertly play at any tempo or style. Thats the great thing about Fusion is it’s a Amalgam of many styles and while rooted in Jazz theory it doesn’t have to play by its rules. Peter & Mike Clarke (Herbie Hancock/Played in Brand X after Phil Collins left) are 2 of my all time favorite drummers.
@@rustykuntz94 Deep groove for sure! Have listened to him playing a fair bit, but never heard an interview....it really makes me happy to hear that he's a good solid person
I played a gig a number of years ago with Peter Erskine. He was incredibly great to work with. The music he brought for us to play was sophisticated yet accessible to learn with the relatively short time we had to rehearse. There was no ego, no “I’m the star!” even though he was the featured guest, just easygoing guidance to get everyone to play their best.
I remember seeing the him night before he died, I was at a Santana concert at the Sunrise theather in Ft Laud. When he tried to clime up on stage and wasent allow while Santana was playing. I didnt know who he was, next day i hear about hes death and being at the santana concert trying to climb on stage. I looked up hes music and been a fan since.
@@bafattvahetere why he was trying to climb , he was depressed ? I red he died following a stupid fight from a night club ?? Or a bar ?? Why his life went down he was one of the greatest ….
He didn't actually die until several days later, in the hospital, but the fight with the rabid nightclub bouncer left him more or less blown out and seriously damaged his brain.
@@louise_rose Really, its been so many years for me. I remember in the news that he fell on the side walk or street and busted hes head. Great concern that night, shame that is marred bye what happen to him.
@@victorvazquez7065 The early newspaper reports were probably a bit whitewashed, I think - few newspapers like to rush into print with "Rock Star Beaten to Death in Brawl with Drunk Bouncer" before they have checked the facts
Kudos to all three of you for producing something that will one day be recognized as an essential retrospective of Jaco. You treated it with respect and honor. Quite an important achievement despite your financial limitations. Thank you for your investment of time and love. And RIP Dave Carpenter - he passed too young as well.
Que dire après avoir pris un tel plaisir à voir ce documentaire? Un immense merci pour ces images, ces entrevues, ces vidéos de ce musicien hors norme qu'a été Jaco Pastorius. Le musicien n'est plus, mais ses compositions rendent hommage à la musique. En ces périodes de néant musical, son génie, son inventivité me manque. Merci Jaco et merci Nico, Chris et François
I saw Hiram Bullock and Kenwood Denard playing with Jaco - (Pittsburgh ’86-87) what an experience and at one point in the middle of a blazing solo Jaco tossed his bass seemingly blindly over his shoulder and Kenwood reached out and grabbed it! That wasn’t the highlight - the music just went to new places all night. I’m happy for what I had.
Danke! Mit dieser Arbeit ehrt ihr Jaco am besten! Ich vermisse Don Juans Reckless Daughter mit Joni Mitchell. Eines der innovativsten Alben der 70er (wegen Jaco)! Ich glaube, Joni und Jaco hatten eine sehr kreative Zeit.
THE consummate bassist. Bar none. Every bassist since, and some of the older cats who came before him, stand on Jaco’s shoulders. The word genius is bandied around indiscriminately, but Jaco truly was a genius. It’s so heartbreaking his illness cut his life short. Such a tragic loss that many saw barreling ahead, but were powerless to stop. I loved hearing all the musicians that talked about Jaco as well, Marcus and Joe Z. Thank you so much for this flawless documentary. Brilliant portrait of a very complex master. 🥰
This is a great documentary, I've watched it three times so far! Jaco's tone was wonderful. Peter Erskine is really great in his interviews, he seems to really still miss his old friend.
@@ronniebijleveld6265 @Ronnie Reda Bijleveld you're a jerk, being rude to people you don't know. How do you know there will never be someone like Jaco, maybe there will be?.. You wont recognize though, right. Thats what you old farts do. Jaco is great, I love Jaco, just don't say what you don't know.
It is so sad to me, that true genius such as Jaco’s is sometimes accompanied by mental illness. Some of them feel that medication keeps them from their creative potential. Gone much too soon. Thank you Jaco for sharing your beautiful gift with us. We were blessed. RIP angel!
Los felicito enormemente. Es un documental muy humano que me ha conmovido. Agradezco la manera en que entrevistaron a estos hombres que cruzaron su camino con nuestro admirado Jaco. Y el final con la música del maestro, es una genialidad que se agradece. Es maravilloso oír los testimonios de aquellos que aprendieron algo de él, como hoy nosotros seguimos aprendiendo de su vida y música, y con fortuna, gracias a este material y todos los registros que quedaron, las futuras generaciones también lo harán. Saludos desde Argentina, con mucho amor.
My deepest respects to everyone . Thank you for sharing and touching on Jaco's humanity side it is so so beautiful to hear your words . Thank you ,, Joe Peter and Marcus for sharing sacred memories and LOVE .
I am so happy to have met Jaco in NY on 6th Avenue near the "Blue Note". Then to see him for the 4rd time there with his Florida band. Moment's I'll never forget and cherish to this day. Long love Jaco. Much love ♫ ♪ ♫ ♪ ♫
I've been playing bass for a long time. I've been playing hard rock for the better part of my life, but I started looking at jazz about a decade ago. It's a completely different feel from rock music, and there's a ton more improv. This wonderful thing called the internet has helped me to grow musically. I've heard Jaco Pastorius on UA-cam, and listen to him some. This video was an inspiration to watch from beginning to end. I've never heard the "B" side to his story, and his many relationships with other musicians that portray the human being behind his music. This was a great video! Thank you very much for sharing.
" Time as we know it is not really time, I think there’s only one time And when you speak about someone, and you think about someone..in the moment now, then that’s what it is now. Not that it was almost 20 years ago, but that it is now. And there’s nothing to miss about the whole thing, it was fun, And one should never cry that it is over with, one should be happy that it was." -Joe Zawinul -
You speak as if from some meta-dimension, looking down upon Earth. I’ve copied your comment for my ‘records’. It’s maybe the most meaningful thing I’ve ever read on UA-cam. Apparently there is ‘no time’ in the ‘other world’. Or so say the NDEers.
1967, I was a 15 year old drummer in a NYC band. Late 67, mom moved us to Ft Lauderdale. I attended Northeast high, and met some guys in a band. That’s when I met Jaco. I think at the time he was in a local band called Las Olas Brass. His drummer lived next door to a kid I met, and one day while the band took a break, I asked the drummer if I could play his set. He was very kind, and generous, and said “Sure.” I started tapping away, when Jaco starts playing his bass. We jammed for a while. I lent Jaco my Fresh Cream album, don’t think I ever got it back. Lol. I like to think I turned Jaco on to Jack Bruce. I hated Florida and left home before my 17th birthday to return to NYC. I remember reading about Jaco’s rise in some newspapers and magazines. I was sad when I read about his death. The Jaco I knew was straight as an arrow. No weed, no beer. He just enjoyed music and the beach. Thanks for the music, Jaco.
I saw Jaco play at the Coconut Grove in Santa Cruz with his group around 1985. Then, at one point Jaco played the piano and was blown away. His way around the key changes were so nuanced. One of my fave piano performances.
P......ain j'en pleure de voir ce reportage, Jaco mon bassiste préféré, Zawinul mon musicien adoré...Quelle époque!!! Mon père qui m'emmène au concert de Weather Report à l'Ancienne Belgique à Bruxelles... Je les écoutes tous les jours...c'est bon pour le moral....
You guys and everyone featured, ROCK....
I say THANK- YOU to all involved to creating a MASTERPIECE,
one that will give the MASTER; PEACE.
Thank you🙏❤️🌍🕊🎶🎵
Yes!
Absolutely agree!
This was so good.
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Jaco turned up at my gig in Sydney, Australia, two nights in a row on that first tour with Perter Erskine. He played with us both nights. I played drums. We jammed on "Keep Your Eye On The Sparrow"; "Shaky Ground"; "What's Going On". Tommy Emmanuel sat in as well since he often turned up at the gig. Peter Erskine played my kit on the first night for a song or so. I can recall so vividly what playing with Jaco was like. It was like surfing this amazing wave (I used to surf then) that just picked you up and took you wherever it wanted. It was so powerful. We had been to the show and it was like a rock star jazz concert - it really just shook up the whole town. Everyone who went was talking about it. I'm getting goosebumps now, just remembering. I became very familiar with all of Jaco's performances. I have often felt that he was not given the recognition he deserved - except of course amongst bass players - almost overnight, every bass player had just a little of Jaco in their fingers. I miss him. Weather Report was an amazing band - the whole band were absolutely on another level and the compositions were sublime. I want to thank each of you - Nico, Chris and François - sincerely for this labor of love. It's quite emotional to sit through. There will never be another Jaco. But you've done something wonderful, for those who will walk in his giant footsteps.
So nice to read this. We’ve made this film for all musicians who really care about music and I think you’re one of them definitely !
I am not a bass player, but I thought he deserved credit as a composer.
@@timpenfield5 John and Mary is the first song that comes to my mind. The ending's orchestration and arrangement is sublime and beautiful.
@@LucilleBrawl17 Thanx, I will give it a listen,
i miss him too. such a loss. inspired to play birdland in a Jaco way (unlike anyone else). ua-cam.com/video/QDc03ZebbIo/v-deo.html
"One should be happy that it was!".... brilliant reply from Zawinul! I watched this documentary 4 or 5 times and it keeps on getting better. Even more emotional now that Wayne Shorter passed away yesterday.... And to hear the late great Dave Carpenter is always a pleasure... Peter Erskine is the only surviving member of the legendary WR quartet. May he live for a very long time to come!
that moment when they introduce Jaco in that interview an he was like "so ya got a gig for me?" or something like that was heart wrenching
I knew Jaco thanks to another jazz Master unknown today, Jesús Hernández..
Thanks both Cats!
Oh Jaco, you were just too bright and too beautiful for this often cruel world. I'm heartbroken to have never seen you play. Thanks so much for this incredible story from the people who really knew the man. RIP Maestro...
I really believe that.
The thing that made Jacos playing so special is not just his extensive knowledge of music, but his passion for it and his desire to be different. He played from the heart, not the mind. More musicians need to be this way.
Agree !!
I feel like that from flamenco jazz Funk fusion drums and guitar. What's your vibe?
Anyone that has ever played with Joco will tell you he was unlike any musician they had ever known. Jaco had an unconsciousable amount of swagger on and off stage.
@@localgirl33 it's an adverb so I'd imagine he used it to be descriptive.
@@localgirl33 I think he means it's so good it will make you go unconscious. And yeah you're right I mixed them up again. I always do that
I got choked up big time by this. Not enough respect in the world for both the man and the folks that lovingly put this together, simply a beautiful tribute.
“There’s nothing to miss. The whole thing was fun. One should never cry that it’s over with, one should be happy that it was. “
Who are you quoting
@@derekkase7884 Joe Zawinul @ 59:10
@@zzzyzzzyzzzyxxx sssss yeeeeah. They dident c it😒
wow, that quote was so meaningful. so profound. i almost wrote it down to memorize. it can apply to life so well.
@@garykay7418 I did..beautifully said
Thank you. I've been a fan of Jaco and Weather Report going back to college in the 80s. Not too long ago I started to really dig into who Jaco was as a person, never having known of his illness until then. It saddened me so deeply and I started watching any footage I could to try to get a sense of the man, beyond the musician. You've done this in a way none have done. I still have tears in my eyes. Thank you for helping me understand more about the man we've lost, as well as the brilliance of the musician. This is just brilliant and a work of art. Thank you.
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I want to thank everyone involved in the making of this video! The man is still influencing people to this day, and forever! Even caught the eyes and ears of this, used to be, closed minded metal head. Thank you all! Thank you Marcus Miller and everyone else who is keeping his memory alive! Thank you Jaco for all your contributions! R.I.P.
I'm a musician. I'm not into jazz. But I'm constantly blown away by jazz players. Jaco was such a monster of a bass player. You can't fake that.
Musicians can't fake it.. You either have chops, or you don't.
@@LoyalOpposition I’m vegetarian so I don’t have chops
@@gostrum1 Now that was a really intelligent com ....
And remember: JP was first a Drummer.
Charles Berthoud on youtube young gun bass genius
I was charged with picking up Jaco at the Erie County Airport the morning of a Weather Report concert at Allegheny College. We spent the day hiking, playing barefoot rackeball, and just hanging in Meadville. Just a fun day totally loose and friendly. Jaco came over to our apartment after the concert with Zawinul and we had a marvelous evening. I am in awe these many years later of what seemed so natural at the time.
Zawinuls' comment at the end is great and timeless..R.I.P
Jaco was the Jimi Hendrix of bass. They both not only revolutionized instrument and brought it to another level but also had very heavy impact via composition. But Jaco had better understanding of harmony. 2 geniuses
imagine having those two together.
That was exactly what came to my mind during the documentary: He was that important to the electric bass as Jimi Hendrix. The whole film is emotionally moving, statements of Joe Zawinul, Peter Erskine, Markus Miller especially but also all the others are really nice.
Bootsy Colins was the Jimi Hendrix of bass.
That’s exactly the way I like to phrase it, too. People will always debate who is or was the best guitarist, bass player, etc., and for me that comes down to personal taste. But if you say Jaco was the Hendrix of bass, no one argues, everyone understands what you mean.
If anything i think Jaco was more influential to bass as an instrument than Hendrix. Although both incredible musicians, guitar had been a front and centre instrument for a while before Hendrix made his wave, Jaco was essentially the first to bring the bass into the spotlight.
This was shortly before Jaco passed. I was living in Alphabet City -on 8th street, about 100 feet from Charlie and Chan's old crib. Great karma.
One Saturday night, I found myself playing an R&B date with players that I had been gigging with for that summer (not my regular band). I was sharing singing and guitar duties with another player and we matched well together. I loved playing in a two-guitar band. Not having to sing lead for every song was also nice. My regular band had only keyboards and my guitar for melody. I played a simple Tele (NO pedals) with a Gibson mini humbucker @ the neck, which allowed me great versatility.
We were at Dan Lynch that night; -the City's "All blues, All the time club" (14th and 2nd Ave). We had just done a sound check (beginning of the night). We were strapping on our instruments, getting ready to play, when Jaco walked through the front door.
A tad worse from the wear, I must admit, he did not look as though he could even stand up to play. Immediately, Jerry (the bass player), began unstrapping his fender bass to give it to Jaco. He needn't have.
Sure enough, Jaco sat at the keyboard,...ALL NIGHT.
I have no idea who was supposed to play keyboards that night, as I never got the chance to meet him.
I was standing next to the keyboard so I was closest to Jaco. Jerry nunges me from behind and whispers to me to make sure Jaco knew the key and titles before each song. -Unnecessary. Jaco probably knew what song we were going to play before we knew it!
For the next 4 + hours, we played our usual set (R&B). Jaco played perfect keyboards -in the pocket, and perfect solos. Jaco never missed a beat or a note! When I sang, he never came close to stepping on me. He played great keyboards all night long -even some clever sotto voce when I sang. We only took two breaks. After 2 hours of playing, I was soaked.
I walked with Jaco to the loo. I needed to splash some water on my face, etc. Standing next to Jaco, doing what nature requires of all men, I said, "Damn nice set Jaco. You truly blew me away, -thanks."
Jaco did not know who I was. He thought I was an audience member. We walked out together, -back on to the stage and played another two hours.
I do not think Jaco could have identified me in a police lineup after a full night of playing! Sad and amazing.
Jaco was a Force of Nature musician. These specimen are rare and few, and usually flame-out early. I have known only 3 or 4 such players.
A few months later, Jaco was dead.
that's a deep and fascinating story, thank you for sharing.
A lot of dudes like that in 80’s become crack heads
great story. what was the name of the band?
@@makidiaz3894 freebasing do you think ? crank ? just wondering ...he was so great.........
@@makidiaz3894 yea I was wondering what brought him down...
"One should never cry that it's over with. One should be happy that it was."
who said that?
I recall I was probably or 12 and 13 years old when a friend of my brothers brought Jaco past year‘s album to the house weather report was the name of the album that’s what I remember The name Jaco prestigious and I was wondering why wasn’t there any singing on the album my brother said it was just us it’s OK. I just start playing the bass junior high school. Then I didn’t make it too much yeah it’s just pass is in my 20s and 30s 40s 50s and 60s he was a bassist bad ass best player unique unusual different prizing in all a good way there is no wrong in his right. That man was the greatest bass player of his age of his time and that continues on I will never stop I really appreciate his music now I understand I never met this man but I do appreciate him Atmost hi sense of the word the greatest bass player I believe that ever lived I do not know this man best player legendary tones rest in peace my friend . Rest in peace
@@kennyrhodes3437 thanks for this story it is so nice
I thank you, I thank you , I thank you all for doing this. I was a young UK big fan of Jaco in the 70's, bought his first album, had all the weather report records, loved what he brought to Joni, and I was so saddened by his decline and what seems to be his murder. And sad that he was so difficult to help as are so many sufferers of bi-polar syndrome and addictions. I teach my kids about him (mainly by putting on his albums) and the music of that time, as they are both highly musical and deserve to know.
Thanks Barry !
This documentary did a much better job of capturing Jaco's essence than all the other (better-funded and higher profile) Jaco documentaries I've seen. Marcus Miller's commentary was particularly moving - I had tears in my eyes. Outstanding work - well done and thank you so much!
Well said!
It seems to me as though Marcus has a chip on his shoulder regarding Jaco and his achievements/legacy...he always had to get a dig in.
Totally agree! Unbeatable work, very deep and emotional testimonies. I couldn't hold back my tears, either.
For me the moment was Ray Brown playing Jaco's bass and Jaco smiling at the camera like a kid who'd just gotten a lifetime pass to a candy store.
@@namemason6974 To me Marcus Miller always seem too cool for school. Such a turn-off. He always cocky like he is better than the average bear but admits took all his 'umph from Stanley. He boring.
i can't recall ever seeing a better documentary on any subject, but maybe that's because i love Jaco so much.
His book “ no Beethoven “ is really good
I was great because they avoided the prurience of jaco's illness. It was acknowledged but as an aside. That was what really stood out to me.
I've read books, seen and heard other documentaries, attended tributes... But this..... THIS...for me is by far THE BEST documentary I have ever seen about Jaco. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Thanks man appreciate
As a all time fan, I'm so glad that I was able to find this on UA-cam! What a great treat!
What a beautiful tribute to Jaco... and what a gracious description of his musical genius by Peter Erskine! Thierry Eliez’s interpretation of Jaco's Three Views of a Secret brought tears to my eyes.
Thank you Nico, Chris and François for this wonderful creation!
"One should never cry that it's over with, one should be happy that it was".
J'ai connu Jaco à la sortie de Heavy Weather et j'ai tout de suite accroché. Puis j'ai écouté ce qu'il avait fait avec Pat Metheny et Joni Mitchell. Alors on ne s'est plus quittés.
Merci à Nico, Chris et François pour ces minutes magiques qui ont réveillé Jaco Pastorius dans mon cœur. Il est toujours là.
Joe's right feelings never die if we really the moment of impact. ... I came across Jaco in 76 and when I think of Jaco or hear his music I return to 76. ... IT is such a lasting, happy, eye opening impact on me as a person and a musician. ... I have the same feeling for Miles who entered my being in 1966 when I was 14. ... When I hear Miles I'm 14 again. ...
Thank you for giving us a look inside the life of Jaco . I was happy this video didn't dwell on the last years of his short life but through talks with his best friends and fellow musicians an understanding of this great man now is possible. One cannot help to scream,"why didn't someone help him when he got to such a low point. ?
Man, as an amateur bass player and a long time Jaco fan, the older i get, the more i appreciate his music. His so much deeper than his technique and virtuosity. A truly innovator and absolute genious!!!
There's music, and there's music business... and then there's art. Jaco was above it all
well stated mate!
Thank you ALL for your generosity to all of us who LOVE JACO...to this day!
Thank you to the producers and performers of this documentary. Beautiful; inspired. Jaco deserves no less.
Peter Erskine ..
A lovely and immensely talented musician! ❤
Great drumming!
Very well made documentary. Brilliant.
His death was so unfortunate and needless. Very sad ending for such a skillful Musician. RIP Maestro
Yes his death was painful death!
Those who liked his music were stunned!
Yet there are those from the world of music, that never knew him have said" he had it coming to him"!
@@glennlopez6772 Well, yes. He was a drug addict that got beat to death trying to break into a club from which he had been banned. That defines "had it coming to him".
This is the end that so, so many drug addicts face. All of his "friends" in music needed to sober him up. That never happened.
Being drunk and obnoxious is still no reason to beat someone to death with karate chops. Unfair match to say the least.
Jo mamma got something coming to you for such a mean comment. Bad karma mama
Holy shit. I have no words. Sorry... Most of these people have been the theme music to mine and millions of other's lives. This is a beautiful tribute. Thank you.
I am admittedly not very knowledgeable about jazz music. What drew me in was the story of Jaco the person and the artist. I saw parallels between Jaco and my favorite rock hero Steve Marriott. Steve was also an amazingly gifted child prodigy who was multi-instrumentalist , a talented songwriter and legendary vocalist. However, like Jaco, he struggled with selfdoubt and mental illness. However, Steve went undiagnosed and self treated himself with drugs and alcohol, his life spiraled downward and he tragically died at aged 44. They say there is a fine line between genius and madness how sad. Thank you for this fine film. It has peaked my interest in learning more and expanding my music horizons.
May the souls of Jaco and Steve rest in peace.
Excellent Man.
Wonderfull little film of Jaco, realy enjoyable, thank you,,
Thanks for posting this documentary.I always new how legendary Jaco was.....but did not realize how many how many of the songs I loved,and grew up with,was the great Jaco Pastorius!!I really enjoyed the tributes from all the other legendary musicians....R.I.P. Jaco Pastorius.🎸
"Hey man, have fun!", something about that I find very moving. Music truly is the language of the soul.
Thank you for presenting a documentary that honors Jaco Pastorius and focuses on the incredible musician he was.
Like so many of the musicians said: There will never be another Jaco. He was a true revolutionary of the bass.
Thankfully there will never be a other.
I had the pleasure and honour to see this great man in the flesh!
Weather report 4 times and solo
with a small group in London towards the end of his brilliant but far too short life!
A true phenomenon!
I felt it so deep at the end when Joe was talking about him. Moved me
John Francis Anthony Pastorius the 3rd, he really was and will always remain the world's best bass player, nobody will never ever match his talent, his virtuosity, his unique way of playing and loving music 🎼 🎶🎵 So sad he was misunderstood and alone fighting with his demons, no one out there really caring to help him... He didn't deserve this tragic end 😔
Thank you Mr Pastorius for your contribution to music 🙏 I really miss you, with lots of love ❤️
And a lot of thanks for those who did this documentary, great job, respect 👍🙏
Jaco was to the bass what Jeff Beck was to the guitar… pure genius!
Magnifique documentaire sur Jaco..
Les témoignages de ses amis musiciens sont émouvants de générosité et de sincérité.
Merci mille fois à Nico, Chris et François de partager cela.
Breautuful timeless is music!
My uncle is close friends with Alex Acuña. He offered to introduce me to Mr. Acuña, several years ago, when I was studying music in Los Angeles, but I never made it happen. I hope to get the chance, next time I'm in town visiting family. I'd love to tell Mr. Acuña how much I've been inspired by his and Jaco's music.
There's some fabulous footage of Alex Acuna with Lyle Mays, another genius gone far too soon.
Alex Acuña seems like a very nice man. I have come to appreciate his work with Weather Report even more as time goes by. There is some incredible footage on UA-cam of Alex Acuña and Manolo Badrena playing together in Weather Report. What a rhythm section that was!
This is a fantastic documentary on Jaco that portrays him in the positive way he deserves
So cool to see Dave Carpenter (R.I.P.) in there as well, awesome footage !!!
What a fantastic labor of love! God bless you for this great gift to lovers of music.
Thanks Michael !
I saw Jaco play in montreal Spectrum. My fave .
Jaco and Don alias, same night at the spectrum. Those were the days. New yorker don Alias had a girlfriend in montreal. Perconcionist . Met him ,what a gentleman. And most major musician.
@@raymondchollet3199 Saw him with Weather Report in Long Beach, CA. Incredible
thank you for sure.
I just fell off of my chair! 🤭🥰
Peter Erskine sharing of the story of his audition for Joe Zawinul's project with Wayne Shorter and Jaco Pastorius is priceless! A huge thank you to the documentary makers!
Спасибо за фильм. Очень жаль, что Jaco так рано ушел. Царствия ему небесного и вечная память.
What a wonderful homage. And all this lovely people. Touching!
I've loved Jaco since his Weather Report days and other projects. This look into him celebrates his greatness as a pioneer and as pivotal figure in the lives of many fans of human excellence! So glad I happened upon this! You all did a great service to his legacy! Bravo
Joni Mitchell introduced me to Jaco... then I learned why Weather Report's "Birdland" was such a compelling piece of music to me... Jaco's bass just blew me away. I love everything I've stumbled on and researched of his music. This documentary is a lovely lovely piece. Many thanks
@@elliehjemmet I became interested as a kid through my mum who took me to see Joni Mitchell in 79. At the time I certainly wasn't interested in anything jazz related but I fell down a rabbit hole after that and I haven't crawled out of it since. Weather Report (and Miles and Mahavishnu and Freddie Hubbard and too many others to recount) certainly put a quick end to my young punk days.
16 años tenia cuando escuche a Jaco en la radio FM, y me sorprendió como a cualquiera que sabia lo que era el sonido del bajo en ese entonces, me dije, esto es otra cosa !, nadie hace esto con el bajo !, este tipo está loco, y fué asi, el tipo era mucho mas que eso, al dia de hoy no encuentro a ningun musico que me haga disfrutar los silencios y de las pausas, solo el lo hacia con ese encanto, y esos silencios y esas pausas se fueron con el. Gracias Jaco por tu magia.
Merci infiniment,film très touchant pour tout ceux qui ont vecu cette epoque benie pour le jazz! Merci beaucoup!
Gracias, Merci, Danke, Thank You. Great documental about Jaco, his music, and his legacy
ce film est fantastique! Il n'a rien d'un fan-film! Sans budget vous avez fait aussi bien voir mieux que les usines à documentaire comme Arte. J'en savais peu sur Jaco, je connaissais juste un peu sa musique. Merci Nico, Chris et François pour cet hommage magnifique à l'un des plus brillant musicien du XXe siècle! Mission accomplie messieurs! Merci !
Nico, Chris, François. Un immense merci pour ce magnifique film, humain, émouvant. Jaco fait parti de ces Musiciens, Compositeurs qui ont réellement influencé ma vie. Je le connais encore mieux à présent au travers vous. Surpris et fier que ce soit à l'initiative de Français et avec une pensée toute particulière pour notre immense Paco SERY que j'ai écouté aussi des milliers de fois avec ses acolytes de SIXUN et avec qui j'ai eu l'occasion d'échanger et passer un moment festif dans les années 90. Encore bravo à vous et mille mercis ! Philip
Thank you so much for making this wonderful tribute to Jaco.
Mille merci à tous les trois pour cet hommage exhaustif!! Le monde dans lequel nous vivons ayant la critique et la médisance facile, il était vraiment temps de faire parler au moins quelques musiciens qui l'ont connu et côtoyé dans la vie, histoire de remettre les pendules à l'heure! RIP Jaco, tu nous manques...
les émotions ressenties sont grandes dans ce film ! Ce que disent les musiciens qui l'ont connus (dont l'ami Paco Sery ) est tellement touchant , les paroles magnifiques de Joe Zawinul très spirituelles qui parlent de la bonté de Jaco , Marcus ,peter... on est dans la spiritualité à travers la musique ..Je l'ai toujours ressenti écoutant Jaco ,la premiere fois que j'avais écouté "HAVONA " je me suis mis à pleurer à chaudes larmes sans comprendre ! il n'y avait rien à comprendre, c'était juste la PURE Grâce Divine,vibration céleste ...(un batteur qui à joué entre autre avec cette formidable organiste : Rhoda Scott et beaucoup d'autres artistes ) merci les amis super travail ! ET BRAVO A THIERRY ELIEZ ce magicien du piano !
Outstanding! Don’t miss Thierry Eliez’s read of 3 Views at the end; it proves what Joe Zawinul says about time because Jaco is there in the notes he plays - plain as day. Thanks to everyone involved!
@@TomRedFM I don’t think it is - my guess is the producers commissioned his performance for this project- French guys - they stick together 😀
Pure brilliance….Thierry is amazing. Inspiring.
Will definitely check out that guy. He plays wonderful.
Oh what a tribute 😭😭😭
So much love for Jaco Pastorius,my biggest influence on the bass for all time♥️♥️♥️♥️
Merci à tout les contributeurs de ce projet magnifique !
Chalk mark in a rainstorm. Tears flowing.
Met Peter Erskine years ago, not only a great drummer but an ever better person, total class. Very cool to see him recount all the JACO Stories here, LOVE THIS.
I had never heard Erskine speak til I watched this, and got the vibe that he's a great guy. Glad to know there's some real life proof that that's the case.
@@davewestner What a groove he had and could expertly play at any tempo or style. Thats the great thing about Fusion is it’s a Amalgam of many styles and while rooted in Jazz theory it doesn’t have to play by its rules. Peter & Mike Clarke (Herbie Hancock/Played in Brand X after Phil Collins left) are 2 of my all time favorite drummers.
@@rustykuntz94 Deep groove for sure! Have listened to him playing a fair bit, but never heard an interview....it really makes me happy to hear that he's a good solid person
I played a gig a number of years ago with Peter Erskine. He was incredibly great to work with. The music he brought for us to play was sophisticated yet accessible to learn with the relatively short time we had to rehearse. There was no ego, no “I’m the star!” even though he was the featured guest, just easygoing guidance to get everyone to play their best.
So true about his talent and every interview etc I ever see with him he just seems like a really great person. Wonderful to hear you met him
This was simply awesome! Great cat, Jaco. Never will be forgotten. Peace, and thank you for this tribute.
Nico, Chris, François A HUGE THANK YOU..... from a Geddy Lee fan, I have learned so much.. thanks again..
I remember seeing the him night before he died, I was at a Santana concert at the Sunrise theather in Ft Laud. When he tried to clime up on stage and wasent allow while Santana was playing. I didnt know who he was, next day i hear about hes death and being at the santana concert trying to climb on stage. I looked up hes music and been a fan since.
Peter Erskine's father, who was a M.D., diagnosed Jaco bipolar. Thank you all for understanding.
@@bafattvahetere why he was trying to climb , he was depressed ? I red he died following a stupid fight from a night club ?? Or a bar ?? Why his life went down he was one of the greatest ….
He didn't actually die until several days later, in the hospital, but the fight with the rabid nightclub bouncer left him more or less blown out and seriously damaged his brain.
@@louise_rose Really, its been so many years for me. I remember in the news that he fell on the side walk or street and busted hes head. Great concern that night, shame that is marred bye what happen to him.
@@victorvazquez7065 The early newspaper reports were probably a bit whitewashed, I think - few newspapers like to rush into print with "Rock Star Beaten to Death in Brawl with Drunk Bouncer" before they have checked the facts
I truly enjoyed this. Here's to Jaco, and never being forgotten.
It's nice to see that this doc is getting a fair amount of views. It's a good sign that he's not being forgotten.
Kudos to all three of you for producing something that will one day be recognized as an essential retrospective of Jaco. You treated it with respect and honor. Quite an important achievement despite your financial limitations. Thank you for your investment of time and love. And RIP Dave Carpenter - he passed too young as well.
Only 48. Far too young for someone capable of wielding a 6-string like he did.
Que dire après avoir pris un tel plaisir à voir ce documentaire?
Un immense merci pour ces images, ces entrevues, ces vidéos de ce musicien hors norme qu'a été Jaco Pastorius.
Le musicien n'est plus, mais ses compositions rendent hommage à la musique. En ces périodes de néant musical, son génie, son inventivité me manque.
Merci Jaco et merci Nico, Chris et François
I always see Jaco in Myung. And I'm a big fan of both. Thanks for uploading this 'blast' from the past. ❤️
I saw Hiram Bullock and Kenwood Denard playing with Jaco - (Pittsburgh ’86-87) what an experience and at one point in the middle of a blazing solo Jaco tossed his bass seemingly blindly over his shoulder and Kenwood reached out and grabbed it! That wasn’t the highlight - the music just went to new places all night. I’m happy for what I had.
This guy was a virtuoso who taught the world to respect one of the most respectable, yet underrated instruments in the world.
I'm so very sad that all of these great men are gone. So glad that Peter is still with us!
“in loving memory” had me in tears. Such a brilliant tribute
Thank you so much. Watching this made my day! Brilliant!!
Danke! Mit dieser Arbeit ehrt ihr Jaco am besten!
Ich vermisse Don Juans Reckless Daughter mit Joni Mitchell. Eines der innovativsten Alben der 70er (wegen Jaco)!
Ich glaube, Joni und Jaco hatten eine sehr kreative Zeit.
THE consummate bassist. Bar none. Every bassist since, and some of the older cats who came before him, stand on Jaco’s shoulders. The word genius is bandied around indiscriminately, but Jaco truly was a genius. It’s so heartbreaking his illness cut his life short. Such a tragic loss that many saw barreling ahead, but were powerless to stop.
I loved hearing all the musicians that talked about Jaco as well, Marcus and Joe Z. Thank you so much for this flawless documentary. Brilliant portrait of a very complex master. 🥰
THE FIRST LOOPER!!!!!!!!!!! what a musician. Incredible arranger / composer ..........so ahead of his time.
'Life happens to all of us, but Jaco hit back: Jaco happened to life'. Wexford Brandish
Bellissimooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo.....................................................bravissimi !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is a great documentary, I've watched it three times so far! Jaco's tone was wonderful. Peter Erskine is really great in his interviews, he seems to really still miss his old friend.
Beautiful doc.. for a beautiful player !! RIP Jaco ... still loved!!
This is a hell of an contribution! There will never be a bassplayer like Jaco again! 💯
how do you know that?
@@pavel-smetana Because I've seen him play dozens of times live when you were still in Dad's scro*um!
your opinion
@@realrael3550 That's what we are here for smart ass!
@@ronniebijleveld6265 @Ronnie Reda Bijleveld you're a jerk, being rude to people you don't know.
How do you know there will never be someone like Jaco, maybe there will be?.. You wont recognize though, right. Thats what you old farts do.
Jaco is great, I love Jaco, just don't say what you don't know.
It is so sad to me, that true genius such as Jaco’s is sometimes accompanied by mental illness. Some of them feel that medication keeps them from their creative potential. Gone much too soon. Thank you Jaco for sharing your beautiful gift with us. We were blessed. RIP angel!
Los felicito enormemente. Es un documental muy humano que me ha conmovido. Agradezco la manera en que entrevistaron a estos hombres que cruzaron su camino con nuestro admirado Jaco. Y el final con la música del maestro, es una genialidad que se agradece. Es maravilloso oír los testimonios de aquellos que aprendieron algo de él, como hoy nosotros seguimos aprendiendo de su vida y música, y con fortuna, gracias a este material y todos los registros que quedaron, las futuras generaciones también lo harán. Saludos desde Argentina, con mucho amor.
Yo conocí a Jaco leyendo la biografía de Charly Garcia.
My deepest respects to everyone . Thank you for sharing and touching on Jaco's humanity side it is so so beautiful to hear your words . Thank you ,, Joe Peter and Marcus for sharing sacred memories and LOVE .
I am so happy to have met Jaco in NY on 6th Avenue near the "Blue Note". Then to see him for the 4rd time there with his Florida band. Moment's I'll never forget and cherish to this day. Long love Jaco. Much love ♫ ♪ ♫ ♪ ♫
I've been playing bass for a long time. I've been playing hard rock for the better part of my life, but I started looking at jazz about a decade ago. It's a completely different feel from rock music, and there's a ton more improv. This wonderful thing called the internet has helped me to grow musically. I've heard Jaco Pastorius on UA-cam, and listen to him some. This video was an inspiration to watch from beginning to end. I've never heard the "B" side to his story, and his many relationships with other musicians that portray the human being behind his music. This was a great video! Thank you very much for sharing.
Toots was like a dad to him!!...so much unconditional love!!...
In my high school band practice room was a poster. It said, "Music is love in search of a word." Jaco was music and love combined.
A Masterpiece! A True Tribute to the Great Jaco Pastorius!
What a wonderful doco! Thanks so much…❤
I love this.
A sensitive treatment.
" Time as we know it is not really time,
I think there’s only one time
And when you speak about someone, and you think about someone..in the moment now, then that’s what it is now.
Not that it was almost 20 years ago, but that it is now.
And there’s nothing to miss about the whole thing, it was fun,
And one should never cry that it is over with, one should be happy that it was." -Joe Zawinul -
« such a deep and unique thought »
peace !
That it is,
You speak as if from some meta-dimension, looking down upon Earth. I’ve copied your comment for my ‘records’. It’s maybe the most meaningful thing I’ve ever read on UA-cam. Apparently there is ‘no time’ in the ‘other world’. Or so say the NDEers.
Everyone seems to want to chase the BuzzWord of wanting to Live In The Moment but as the OP implies there IS ONLY the moment! 👍
Merci for making this documentary. Precious. I wish Jaco and Prince made a trax ensemble
1967, I was a 15 year old drummer in a NYC band. Late 67, mom moved us to Ft Lauderdale. I attended Northeast high, and met some guys in a band.
That’s when I met Jaco. I think at the time he was in a local band called Las Olas Brass.
His drummer lived next door to a kid I met, and one day while the band took a break, I asked the drummer if I could play his set.
He was very kind, and generous, and said “Sure.”
I started tapping away, when Jaco starts playing his bass. We jammed for a while.
I lent Jaco my Fresh Cream album, don’t think I ever got it back. Lol. I like to think I turned Jaco on to Jack Bruce.
I hated Florida and left home before my 17th birthday to return to NYC.
I remember reading about Jaco’s rise in some newspapers and magazines. I was sad when I read about his death.
The Jaco I knew was straight as an arrow. No weed, no beer. He just enjoyed music and the beach.
Thanks for the music, Jaco.
A beautiful memory. Glad that you have that experience still with you.
Great documentary on a great SOUL When I first heard Jaco on Heavy Weather, I was sold to his music. There will never be another JACO. RIP
I first heard jaco on Pat Metheny's Bright Size Life album. I was hooked.
un grand merci pour ce magnifique cadeau à la hauteur de ce GÉNIE que nous Aimons tant et pour toujours !
I saw Jaco play at the Coconut Grove in Santa Cruz with his group around 1985. Then, at one point Jaco played the piano and was blown away. His way around the key changes were so nuanced. One of my fave piano performances.
Paco told us that they used to exchange their instruments on two or three tracks
P......ain j'en pleure de voir ce reportage, Jaco mon bassiste préféré, Zawinul mon musicien adoré...Quelle époque!!! Mon père qui m'emmène au concert de Weather Report à l'Ancienne Belgique à Bruxelles... Je les écoutes tous les jours...c'est bon pour le moral....
SO beautiful!! thank you thank you thank you! Standing ovation for Nico, Chris and Francois. JACO LIVES