Jaco was really playing well here, I would have killed to see him live. My dad just passed away two weeks ago, he has told me on a numerous occasions how amazing and life changing it was to see Jaco live (1978? with WR). RIP to two of the best bass players I know.
Jaco's interpretation of chromatical fantasy was life changing. I was 13 back then and thanks to jaco I discovered classical music. I love Jaco, rest in peace Boss!
Well, seeing that a lot of people seem to be quite preocupied about Jaco's mental state and don't mind speculating as to how he might be feeling or what drugs (prescription or not) he may have taken, etc...To them I'd like to say just one thing: Jaco's worse was still better than almost anybody else's best... Having said all that, on this video he sounds great to me. The audience only seems to get into it at the end which is a bit of a shame.
Wow... Even at his worst he was amazing!!! Really wish he would still be with us. I can only imagine the crazy stuff he'd be doing with today's artists haha
It's great to relate to other Jaco fans. I am appalled at the number of BASS GUITAR PLAYERS I've met who know nothing about Jaco. I feel that he contributed so much to the instrument and the way it is approached that EVERY BASS GUITAR PLAYER should know Jaco's work.
Jaco is a legendary artist! I really am influenced by him even as a guitarist. I am so blessed and thankful to be named after him. It’s beautiful how his legacy lives on even after all this time. He really is the greatest musician of all time. I love every song by him.
I think what some critics mean when they say "Hendrix of Bass" They are referring him being such a pioneer of the instrument in that he showed the masses what is possible on his particular instrument and wrote such unbelievable compositions on the instrument. Though gatton in such an unsung master and to me one of the baddest ever to pick up the guitar.
The Master! Today there are many incredible players....but to me none of them have the musical sensibility that Jaco had...it's something that you have (or not have) in your soul, not in your fingers..
Well the difference is players today can play similar to jaco, but they didnt revolutionize music like jaco. There is a big difference. We have great players with technical chops, but we dont have people who innovate, music has been in a stale spot for the last 20-25 years.
I am spending an afternoon with Jaco thanks to the beauty of youtube. Compared to other performances I've seen of Jaco, it seems he may have been on lithium by this time. His demeanor is subdued but I agree with those who praise his playing on this video. Jaco could play better than ANYONE when he was of the mind to do so.
He's absolutely right. Not only did he play other basses after Doom was lost (sometime after recording Mood Swings), but this isn't even the bass itself, unless he decided to switch the pickup covers out for white plastic- And, being that he is Jaco, you don't trust that he could make someone else's bass sound the way he wanted it to? There were certainly other fretless Jazz basses around; have been since at least '70. Someone of your claimed knowledge and devotion surely ought to realize this.
Notice Jaco used only finger style and harmonics for the most part and achieved this level of genius as a solo bassist. Now bassists cant get enough of themselves over-complicating every piece trying to show off every bass technique known to man in one melody or riff lol.
This is later stuff for him, that bass is one that he got after he blew it all up his nose. This is by no means his best playing. there's before '79 and after '79. After '79 there's a steady decay, but that's just a part of the music. He didn't have much time after this.
sorry. I'm just getting in to Jaco. I don't own that album, so I didn't mean to sound like a jerk or anything. my apologies. I wasn't aware that he covered "Blackbird" on word of mouth. I thought it was just an intro he used to this song this one time, not as a combination of his version of "Blackbird" and Chromatic Fantasy.
he is decidedly NOT the hendrix of bass. if he can be compared to anyone, the danny gatton of bass would be more appropriate. hendrix, while great, did not have this level of technical virtuosity.
@@XXneedsmorebassXX my bad, i didnt notice how long ago your post was. Lmao Jesus christ had i seen that i probably would have assumed you found that out, my apologies. Wow I was "that guy".
Stanley Clarke is a master of the acoustic bass. On the electric bass he shouldn't be considered as an innovator anymore as his playing is very repetitive and relies on a few fast patterns ALL THE TIME.
i don't think you're a dip s**t, but that is one of his standard quotes. PLEASE continue getting into Jaco, that's the important thing! Yes that was blackbird, but keep listening.
Jaco was really playing well here, I would have killed to see him live. My dad just passed away two weeks ago, he has told me on a numerous occasions how amazing and life changing it was to see Jaco live (1978? with WR). RIP to two of the best bass players I know.
Living in la I saw him at the Greek theater, also in Reseda at the country club. Best basist ever
The fact that any serious bass player feels the need to prove themselves by covering a Jaco composition says it all about his legacy.
His America the Beautiful cover was just legendary... Im truly speechless
Jaco's interpretation of chromatical fantasy was life changing. I was 13 back then and thanks to jaco I discovered classical music. I love Jaco, rest in peace Boss!
Well, seeing that a lot of people seem to be quite preocupied about Jaco's mental state and don't mind speculating as to how he might be feeling or what drugs (prescription or not) he may have taken, etc...To them I'd like to say just one thing:
Jaco's worse was still better than almost anybody else's best...
Having said all that, on this video he sounds great to me. The audience only seems to get into it at the end which is a bit of a shame.
Wow... Even at his worst he was amazing!!! Really wish he would still be with us. I can only imagine the crazy stuff he'd be doing with today's artists haha
makes me sad to think of the world losing that magical, charismatic time-feel he had.
The greatest master of all time still totally on- even at his lowest ebb..
What can you say. This cat was a genius....
It's great to relate to other Jaco fans. I am appalled at the number of BASS GUITAR PLAYERS I've met who know nothing about Jaco. I feel that he contributed so much to the instrument and the way it is approached that EVERY BASS GUITAR PLAYER should know Jaco's work.
jaco lives forever and thanks to him bass guitar lives!!!
Jaco is a legendary artist! I really am influenced by him even as a guitarist. I am so blessed and thankful to be named after him. It’s beautiful how his legacy lives on even after all this time. He really is the greatest musician of all time. I love every song by him.
I think what some critics mean when they say "Hendrix of Bass" They are referring him being such a pioneer of the instrument in that he showed the masses what is possible on his particular instrument and wrote such unbelievable compositions on the instrument. Though gatton in such an unsung master and to me one of the baddest ever to pick up the guitar.
Despite being later period Jaco, this is an excellent solo. He is on the money the whole time. Chromatic Fantasy is stunning! Jaco is the King.
The magic is still happening! Amazing jaco!
The Master! Today there are many incredible players....but to me none of them have the musical sensibility that Jaco had...it's something that you have (or not have) in your soul, not in your fingers..
Well the difference is players today can play similar to jaco, but they didnt revolutionize music like jaco. There is a big difference. We have great players with technical chops, but we dont have people who innovate, music has been in a stale spot for the last 20-25 years.
And this is his desrtuctive period???.....I just can't beleive what I'm hearing!
Jaco shows why he is the best bass player ever.
i m vergus , the friend jaco has in new york...well thats was....
and was good at that time...
we live for ever..
regards
vergus
Tell me about him, im curious about what kind of of guy he was (he seems really nice to me).
I would've liked to talk to him.
otto minuti e mezzo di ASSOLUTA MERAVIGLIA
I am spending an afternoon with Jaco thanks to the beauty of youtube. Compared to other performances I've seen of Jaco, it seems he may have been on lithium by this time. His demeanor is subdued but I agree with those who praise his playing on this video. Jaco could play better than ANYONE when he was of the mind to do so.
jaco pastorius es fue y sera el mejor bajista de esta tierra
Jaco es LA MÚSICA
pura inspiració!!
Nice to witness this after just reading about him in the days before You Tube.
Technology is not that bad after all
Maestro !! Absolutely the best and the baddest ever......
Loving the blackbird at around 5:26 and again at 6:00.
Do you know blackbird composition was inspired by Bach?
always will b the G.O.A.T.
At 5:57 I was like " Down in front!!" then I realised that Im watching this on youtube.
@RatchetGUN there were already fretless Fender basses in '70
Who loves ya, Jaco? X
Legend!
Nice video. Please post the whole thing if you can.
AAAMIGO LO QUE ACABAS DE TOCAR ! THANKS JACO !!
Incredible.
3:58
Oh! And 'Blackbird' by Paul McCartney.
@langerzoriginal is it true that he took the frets out of a fender jazz bass, and went on from there?
The one and only ❤️🙏🏼
2:00 - 2:20 is he borrowing themes from the firebird suite?
thought i recognised it from somewhere!
He's absolutely right. Not only did he play other basses after Doom was lost (sometime after recording Mood Swings), but this isn't even the bass itself, unless he decided to switch the pickup covers out for white plastic- And, being that he is Jaco, you don't trust that he could make someone else's bass sound the way he wanted it to? There were certainly other fretless Jazz basses around; have been since at least '70.
Someone of your claimed knowledge and devotion surely ought to realize this.
He could make a fretted bass sound like the Bass of Doom.
Birelie Lagrene on guitar on the scene here.
4:00 cromatic fantasy
yes, it seems to be Bireli Lagrene
Notice Jaco used only finger style and harmonics for the most part and achieved this level of genius as a solo bassist. Now bassists cant get enough of themselves over-complicating every piece trying to show off every bass technique known to man in one melody or riff lol.
Exactly right, I'm so sick of the tapping and thumping trend!
@langerzoriginal .. i know its bright lights and the plastic is reflective but it does seem too white even so...maybe you have a point.
The Boss!!!!
He opened the door for all bassist after him
Yep! He was tha best. Got to see him one time live before he passed away.
Jaco is more genius than Hendrix, I felt…
That America the Beautiful at the end was just jaw droppingly beautiful. Icing on the cake.
O yeah! Very Good
Looks like he's playing through an Acoustic head, but what's the cab?? Doesn't look like the 360 cabinet...?
Yea, it looks like a fret less fender jazz bass.
This is later stuff for him, that bass is one that he got after he blew it all up his nose. This is by no means his best playing. there's before '79 and after '79. After '79 there's a steady decay, but that's just a part of the music. He didn't have much time after this.
Yup!
@zao144 wrong bass of doom has black pick ups
sorry. I'm just getting in to Jaco. I don't own that album, so I didn't mean to sound like a jerk or anything. my apologies. I wasn't aware that he covered "Blackbird" on word of mouth. I thought it was just an intro he used to this song this one time, not as a combination of his version of "Blackbird" and Chromatic Fantasy.
Hahahahaha Awesome The ending cracked me up......
😊🌱💙🏵️🥀
Does anyone know when and where this gig happen?
he is decidedly NOT the hendrix of bass. if he can be compared to anyone, the danny gatton of bass would be more appropriate.
hendrix, while great, did not have this level of technical virtuosity.
Dam straight, best comment. Thanks.
@zao144 no its not that wa stolen way before 1986 when this was recorded
GRANDI JUGATORE
cool how he breaks into Blackbird byt the beatles around the end.
🙄🌱💙
I need to know what he does at 0:23
Okonkole Y Trompa
@@nolifewithoutfunkthe riff he plays before that one
lol. am I the only one who heard the "Blackbird" quote (ala The Beatles)
The cover is a song already on jacos 2nd album word of mouth. Most ppl seeing this know it was blackbird.
Yeah I made comment ten years ago. I had no idea, then.
@@XXneedsmorebassXX hoooooooly shit dude
@@XXneedsmorebassXX my bad, i didnt notice how long ago your post was. Lmao Jesus christ had i seen that i probably would have assumed you found that out, my apologies. Wow I was "that guy".
Stanley Clarke is a master of the acoustic bass. On the electric bass he shouldn't be considered as an innovator anymore as his playing is very repetitive and relies on a few fast patterns ALL THE TIME.
Er, I don't think so , dude. You're probably just the last one who heard it. Congratulate yourself all the same....
Of course it's the B. O. D.!!!
If you have 2 ask you'll never know!!
i don't think you're a dip s**t, but that is one of his standard quotes. PLEASE continue getting into Jaco, that's the important thing! Yes that was blackbird, but keep listening.
I wish the sound wasn't so damn awful!! :(
8:27 "Back to Life, Back To Reality" WTF
I could see why you say that! I'm guessing it may be this though: ruclips.net/video/GZUTnnr8SPI/видео.html