Jaco Pastorius

John Francis Anthony "Jaco" Pastorius III (1951–1987) was a U.S. jazz musician and composer widely acknowledged for his skills as an electric bass player, as well as his command of varied musical styles including jazz, jazz fusion, funk, and jazz-funk. His playing style was noteworthy for containing intricate solos in the higher register. His innovations also included the use of harmonics and the "singing" quality of his melodies on fretless bass.

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1. 01 Donna Lee From The Essential Jaco Pastorius 2:27
2. 02 Portrait of Tracy From The Essential Jaco Pastorius 2:23
3. 03 Three Views of a Secret (Album Version) From The Essential Jaco Pastorius 6:09
4. 04 Come On, Come Over From The Essential Jaco Pastorius 3:54
5. 05 Opus Pocus (Album Version) From The Essential Jaco Pastorius 5:28
6. 06 Continuum From The Essential Jaco Pastorius 4:33
7. 07 (Used To Be A) Cha-Cha (Album Version) From The Essential Jaco Pastorius 8:57
8. 08 Kuru/Speak Like A Child (Album Version) From The Essential Jaco Pastorius 7:43
9. 09 Soul Intro/The Chicken (Album Version) From The Essential Jaco Pastorius 8:01
10. 10 Kuru/Speak Like A Child (Album Version) From Jaco Pastorius 7:43