Title: The Chicken Jaco Pastorius Londrina FML 2007
Description: Jazz and improvisation class on FML 2007 alums playing a Jaco Pastorius music:

Title: Just Coolin'-Jaco Pastorius
Description: http://www.justcoolin.com/ An introduction into the Life and Music of Jaco Pastorius.

Title: Jaco Pastorius - Higher Solo
Description: Jaco solos over a cover of Sly and the Family Stone's "Higher." All Jaco fans should hear this track - it was before he signed his record deal with Epic.

Title: Oakland Park Commission sets Jaco Pastorius Park vote date
Description: Oakland Park's unsung hero is now being sung about in his hometown! On November 7, 2007 at Oakland Park City Hall, person after person spoke before the City Commission in support of naming the City's new downtown park for Jaco Pastorius, The World's Greatest Bass Player. Residents of Oakland Park and greater South Florida; Jaco's childhood and longtime friends; musicians; music teachers; producers; the Oakland Park Historical Society; Main Street; fans, fans, fans; and members of Jaco's family eagerly shared with city leaders Jaco's impact on them and the world - and his unique connection to Oakland Park. The City Commission listened to everyone and several commissioners expressed their unequivocal support for the naming. They have plans far beyond simply naming the park for Jaco; there are proposals of educational initiatives to inform a new generation of Oakland Parkers about the music legend who grew up in their city and went on to change the world. Everyone is invited to attend the Commission Meeting at Oakland Park City Hall (3650 NE 12th Ave) on November 28, 2007 (at 6:30 pm) for the historic vote to honor The World's Greatest in his hometown (just in time for his birthday)! Jaco's story is coming full circle in Oakland Park - the place where it began, the place where it continues...

Title: Jaco Pastorius Park Supporters - Nov. 7, 2007
Description: Oakland Park's unsung hero is now being sung about in his hometown! On November 7, 2007 at Oakland Park City Hall, person after person spoke before the City Commission in support of naming the City's new downtown park for Jaco Pastorius, The World's Greatest Bass Player. Residents of Oakland Park and greater South Florida; Jaco's childhood and longtime friends; musicians; music teachers; producers; the Oakland Park Historical Society; Main Street; fans, fans, fans; and members of Jaco's family eagerly shared with city leaders Jaco's impact on them and the world - and his unique connection to Oakland Park. The City Commission listened to everyone and several commissioners expressed their unequivocal support for the naming. They have plans far beyond simply naming the park for Jaco; there are proposals of educational initiatives to inform a new generation of Oakland Parkers about the music legend who grew up in their city and went on to change the world. Everyone is invited to attend the Commission Meeting at Oakland Park City Hall (3650 NE 12th Ave) on November 28, 2007 (at 6:30 pm) for the historic vote to honor The World's Greatest in his hometown (just in time for his birthday)! Jaco's story is coming full circle in Oakland Park - the place where it began, the place where it continues...

Title: Jaco Pastorius & Toots Thielemans - Sophisticated Lady
Description: jaco & toots, & the word of mouth big band. goosebumps. and btw: 2 musicians "known on a first name basis with all music fans of all varieties everywhere in the world" (in the words of mr. metheny)

Title: Jaco Pastorius- Soul Intro- The Chicken (Live 1982)
Description: Cool clip of Jaco performing "Soul Intro- The Chicken" live in Japan 1982

Title: Fonky Braggin' Jaco Pastorius
Description: Inspired by the Einstein of Bass and the Bad Boy of Jazz: Jaco Pastorius. Check it out & play it loud: it's funky! Sources audio Portrait of Jaco .... The early years 1968 - 1978 (jacotheearlyyears.com) Jaco Pastorius / Jaco Pastorius Jaco radio interview 1978 (check out ricksuchow.com for rare Jaco mp3s) Jaco interview 1978 by Clive Williamson (symbiosis-music.com/jaco_pastorius.html) Sources video Shadows and Light / Joni Mitchell Live in Japan / Jaco Pastorius Big Band Modern Electric Bass / Jaco Pastorius Live at Stadthalle Offenbach 1978 / Weather Report Live at Montreux 1976 / Weather Report Live in Montreal 1982 / Jaco Pastorius A musical portrait / Joe Zawinul When we were kings / Mohammed Ali So What 1985 / Jaco Pastorius Live under the sky 1984 / Jaco Pastorius "What's the deal? Why is he wet?" "Oh, after he played he went for a swim." "A swim? Where?" "Hudson River. He swam out to the Statue of Liberty, touched it, and swam back. At least that's what he said." (Jaco : the extraordinary and tragic life of Jaco Pastorius / Bill Milkowski)

Title: Les July Tribute to Jaco Pastorius
Description: Jaco Pastorius was the greatest bassplayer in the world. I was fortunate enough to know him and have him know me. This is my tribute to him featuring the music of Burt Bachrach and The Beatles. You dig ? www.myspace.com/lesjuly

Title: Complete Jaco Pastorius Havona Bass Part
Description: Video of Brent Rusinow performing Jaco Pastorius' entire bass part including solo for "Havona" from Weather Report's "Heavy Weather" album. This was performed along with the original Weather Report recording at the New Hampshire Bass Fest on June 23, 2007 in Manchester, NH. www.brentrusinow.com www.myspace.com/brentrusinow

Title: Jaco Pastorius modern elecrtic bass
Description: Widely regarded as one of the finest bassists of his generation, Jaco Pastorius combined remarkable technique and singular tone with an adventurous and highly melodic approach to his instrument, and his work with Weather Report, Herbie Hancock, and Joni Mitchell earned praise from musicians, critics, and fans before his tragic death in 1987. Originally released in 1985, Jaco Pastorius: Modern Electric Bass features the master musician demonstrating his techniques, offering his philosophies about music and performing, demonstrating practice exercises, and jamming with John Scofield and Kenwood Dennard. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

Title: Jaco Pastorius - Portrait of Tracy covered by Negyuh
Description: Portrait of Tracy covered by Negyuh bass player on warwick Streamer Stage 1 '92 HQ link: http://nl.youtube.com/watch?v=PZ3hTjSm4VU&fmt=18

Title: Jaco Pastorius / AMERIKA - THE CHICKEN
Description: Ryan Holmes - "Amerika & The Chicken" - Haverling Jazz Band. "http://www.myspace.com/ryanholmesmusic" Ryan is currently the bassist for À Rebours(pronounced AH reu BOOR)-- French for "against the grain." on Final Joy Records. À Rebours debut CD "Vanish" is available now and the band will be touring in support of this album. À Rebours is an exciting musical project combining several different genres: goth, darkwave, hard rock, and shoegaze, with apparent technical influence throughout. There are many different aspects of this music that can be enjoyed by all who listen. Be sure to check out the following link and stay tuned for upcoming shows!! http://www.maurautius.com/

Title: Son of Creeper Jam - Jaco Pastorius
Description: Hiram Bullock-style jam with my loop station around the Jaco Pastorius tune Son of Creeper.

Title: America - Jaco Pastorius
Description: Me Playing "America" from Jaco Pastorius´ Album "Invitation (Live)". I use my HEMAGE Costum 6 String Bass and a Ibanez Practice Amp