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A fitting tribute to the troubled genius who revolutionized electric bass playing and bridged the gaps between jazz, R&B, rock and funk. From his early days in R&B club bands through his international stardom with fusion group Weather Report and on to his solo career and tragic death at age 35, this book portrays the life and music of Jaco Pastorius, the self-proclaimed "world's greatest bass player." This special anniversary edition features new interviews with Jaco's childhood friends, prominent bass players of Jaco's era and afterward, and girlfriend Teresa Nagell, who was with Jaco in the last few years of his life. Some incidents from the first edition have been further researched and expanded to become full chapters. Exclusive to this edition, the online audio features newly revealed music tracks from Jaco's early years along with spoken testimonials from Jaco's friends and colleagues. The book also contains new, never-before-seen photos acquired from the Pastorius estate.

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JULY 4, 1986: I'm rudely awakened by the most hateful of sounds, a relentless rrrrring-rrrrring-rrrrring in the middle of a positively delicious dream.

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  • Title Jaco: The Extraordinary and Tragic Life of Jaco Pastorius
  • Author Bill Milkowski
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition Deluxe
  • Pages 368
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Backbeat Books, San Francisco
  • Publication date 2005-10-01
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Discography, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents
  • ISBN 9780879308599 / 0879308591
  • Weight 1.15 lbs (0.52 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.32 x 6.01 x 0.76 in (23.67 x 15.27 x 1.93 cm)
  • Category Biography / Autobiography
  • Library of Congress subjects Jazz musicians - United States, Pastorius, Jaco
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2005028835
  • Dewey Decimal Code B
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