Jaco Pastorius

Jaco Pastorius (1951–1987) was an American bassist, composer and bandleader.

Also recorded as Jaco; John Francis Anthony "Jaco" Pastorius III; John Francis Anthony Pastorius III.

Jaco Pastorius in brief

Born
1951
Died
1987
Known for
bassist, composer, bandleader and musician
Place of birth
Norristown
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Overview

Recorded at birth as John Francis Anthony Pastorius III.

Born at Norristown in 1951, died at Broward Health in 1987.

In detail

Jaco Pastorius studied at University of Miami and Northeast High School. the recorded working language is English.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are jazz, jazz-funk and jazz fusion.

Employment is recorded with University of Miami. Membership is recorded of Blood, Sweat & Tears and Weather Report.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Jaco Pastorius”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q211136: Jaco Pastorius

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