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I rarely understand what Rick is ever talking about on his videos but he is just so happy and excited about great music that I can’t stop watching them. Always puts a smile on my face. I’m just glad people like him exist.
I was profoundly fortunate to see Jaco Pastorius perform 'live' only once in my life on his 'Word of Mouth' tour in Seattle at the HUB ballroom on the Univ. of Washington campus. It was the last night of the tour and it also happened to be Jaco's birthday. All of the local bass heroes were in attendance and everybody was bunched up close along the front row to see what this guy was all about! And my God what a show! It was without a doubt the most amazing display of bass playing any of us had ever experienced and we had seen all of the great British guys such as Jack Bruce, John Paul Jones, McCartney, Entwistle and Chris Squire, but Jaco was on a whole 'nother level! Near the end of the night he had the 'looper' unit going and played multiple parts at once, even shouting into the pickups on his Jazz bass at one point and that came thru the PA like an eerie howl. He pretty much did everything that is humanly possible to play on a bass guitar. It was an unbelievable concert and the venue was maybe half full. I walked around literally in a daze after the show trying to make sense of what I had just heard. It changed my life as a musician and a human being. RIP Jaco . . . . .
What year was this? Surely before I moved here in 89. Saw him in NY (81?) with a big band that was totally amazing. Just found some old ticket stubs and apparently saw him in Santa Cruz. Unfortunately, I have zero memory of that which is hard to believe
I don’t understand most of what Rick talks about but I just love his enthusiasm and joy when he listens, talks about and plays music. How can you not love the guy. I get excited when I see one of his videos pop up on my feed.
Yeah man, I'm still at the stage of Eat And Drink Grapes with the bass hahaha, I've got no business watching these videos :-D But I just love Rick's enthusiasm and depth of knowledge, and if I can understand 1% of what he says, well maybe it'll help :-)
"He's playing over a b flat 7 chord and he's implying an E 7 which is the tri-tone sub, but he starts out by surrounding the flat 7 of b flat 7 and then a c add 9 chord which gives you a dominant 7 flat 5 sound". Well that explains it right there.
I'm thinking to myself after years and years of playing music I still don't know what I'm doing if this guy can make me look like a deer in the headlights.
Just come to say, this is the quality type of content that Cable channels USED to offer. Rick you've hit it just right. Never talking down to your audience and introducing a ton of kids to great music. Keep it up man
I learned this piece with the complete solo in 4 months, playing hours and hours a day, and tooked me more 2 months to perfect the articulation and the energy. I passed in one of the most difficult tests in the biggest conservatory of Music in Brasil with this piece. I know every single note of this piece and seeing this video is so nice. Beautiful phrases analysis. :)
Let's see it. Not saying it didn't happen, just really want to see someone beside Jaco play this with perfect articulation and energy because as far as I can tell, Jaco was some form of space alien who used the bass to communicate his species superior super-intelligence to us humans in the only language we could hope to somewhat understand, jazz.
So I'm living with my sister and dad in Pompano Fl around 1982. I was having one last beer and getting ready for bed around 10:30 or so, had work at the Flaming Pit restaurant the next morning. Now, at this moment, if you had told me that I'd be jamming with Jaco Pastorius in my bedroom 3 hours from then, I would have of course thought you were psychotic. Well, my phone rings. Its my sister and she is at the Abbey Road club up on Federal Highway 3/4 mile from our house. "Say Philip, is the guy named Jaco that you always talk about and play his records? Well, he's here at the club jamming with the band" (Copeland Davis jazz trio). I ran all the way to the club not believing what my sister had just told me. and there he was when I walked in sitting in on drums, his bass sitting over in the corner. Later on we started talking a bit, he got up after hours, did a private concert solo bass for about 12 us, and he and his friend drive me home and stopped over for a beer and wine. Jaco walked into my house, bass strapped to his back. I thought I was dreaming, this kind of thing just doesn't happen to me. Shorlty, we were sitting on my bed jamming to the record player, which by chance was Copeland Davis record, and the bass player had come with us to my house. Jaco and his friend left a little later and on the way out Jaco said to me, "Phil - you are a great guy - keep practicing". Ha. well at least he didn't tell me I sucked, which as I understand came easy to him to say. So, thats my Jaco story. He was a Ft Lauderdale boy and quite often between gigs would happen on up the clubs on Federal Highway to find a band he could sit in with. this was just my lucky night. And one funny thing, the marching drum he used on "Teen Town" was in the back seat of his car. You just can't plan or pay for a night like this.
Jaco's originally from a town in PA about 10 miles from where I live. In the early 80s I used to go to afternoon events hosted by a local group of old timers who'd hire swing bands, big bands, bebop bands, or whatever to play at Lions clubs, firehouses, or wherever they could rent a stage and a dance floor. Usually everybody at the show would be 70 or older except me (I was in my 20s). One day the act they hired happened to be Jaco's dad's band. About 2 numbers into the set, in walks Jaco. He picks up a bass and starts playing 40s and 50s jazz hits with his dad. I might have been the only one there who knew who he was when he arrived, but by the time they finished, everybody knew they had just witnessed something special.
U guys are BOTH wrong , Jaco is from a town near ME, this time in Montana. One time I went to a bar , and there was jaco , his hot body seemed sculpted by Zeus himself, also he was all soapy & sudsy for some reason. but he was just POURED into the wetsuit he was wearing. After a few songs, I got up on the stage with them, and I picked up jaco’s bass (while he moved over to lead triangle) and we jammed out all the classic jazz standards, from “hit me baby one more time” to “who let the dogs out.” At the end of the night, I’ll never forget, jaco said to me “wow steven you are really good, everything I kno about the bass I learned from you”. It was a great night, and great memories.
As a South Floridian, I was blessed to see Jaco live ONE time. And I said nothing and couldn't look away the entire time. It was one of those magic moments.
I'm with you. I saw him quite a few times in Ft. Lauderdale back in the late '70s (the Village Zoo, a couple of other places... I used to play calypso, sometimes with Othello, and Jaco would hang out). He was really cool guy, And no matter how many times I saw him, it had that same effect: mesmerizing. I've never seen a better musician.
back in 82 my band came down from Memphis to play a club called the City Limits. it was sort of a house gig. Anyway the Dregs where sceduled to play outside for the musicians exchange. To make a long story short. I am a huge Steve Morris Fan. as well as the other guys.....It was deep into the set and the next thing I know There was Jaco setting in with the Dregs!!!!!!! nothing has inspired me more. it was like a little kid going to the fair!!!!
I failed to mention. that the musicians exchange gig was cancelled because of the rain so with had to go down to the club and take our gear down. So they could play the City limits. It was no problem....lol
Yes, I don’t play, but my life has been enriched in a way only a teacher who can do, not only teach, and can bring it in a universally appealing way. Thank you, Rick B 👌😎
Jaco Pastorius is, hands down, my favourite musician of all time (and this is from a non-bass player!). He had absolutely every tool in the book - technique, improvisation, musicianship, composing, arranging, and band leader, all at genius level. Such a tragic shame his life was ended early, I would have loved to hear where his unerring musical ear would have taken us.
Yes, Marcus has said on multiple occasions how influential Jaco was on him. There's his "Mr. Pastorius" track. It's funny, though, since they have such distinct voices; when you hear Marcus, you _know_ it's Marcus, and same with Jaco, of course.
Rick, I love all your videos, especially when you talk about songs or artists. Talking about Jaco, I would like to see you talking about Joni MItchell's Mingus album, in which Jaco did a great son, or at least your "What makes this song geat" on The Dry Cleaner from Des Moines which is Jaco arranged so greatly. Your videos are something that makes my son and I sit together and hang out commenting on what you are showing. I owe you one for that.
@@RickBeato Any thoughts on Billy Gibbons and ZZ-Top. I've seen comments mentioning ZZ-Top being something folks were interested in hearing your expertise regarding ZZ-Top and Billy Gibbons. Thanks for the positive attitude you've displayed throughout the years Rick. Especially these days. Peace
Rick Beato Are you familiar with Mick Karn?Whenever I think of fretless players, I think of Jaco, Bill Wyman (was he the first? he sure seems to think so!) but also: Mick Karn (who used to play in UK band Japan). He did some great stuff on their final album Tin Drum (1981). Man, if you could get the stems for some of those tracks... I’d be delighted :-D
Incredible how he was featured on Bright Size Life, Hejira, his solo album, and a couple songs on Weather Report’s Black Market all within the span of a year or so.
Indeed, 1976 saw a monumental achievement from Jaco. Any *one* of those recordings herald the arrival of a major innovator, but all in one year?! But even more incredible is that Jaco put his indelible personal stamp on musicians like Joni, Metheny, Weather Report who were already among the strongest musical voices in the world.
Agreed. Those harmonics on 'Coyote' compliment the song perfectly... I've heard a few other versions of that song, without Jaco (the one from 'The Last Waltz', and one with Dylan and Roger McGuinn), and with all due respect, they feel incomplete without Jaco on the bass... and I suspect she came to the same realization prior to hiring Jaco, as well as Metheny, for the Shadows and Light tour/album.
Agree but I actually think his work on Joni's Don Juan's Reckless Daughter is even better. Check out "Talk to Me" when he mimics her chicken squawkin' - brilliant!
Rick, you really do deserve a MacArthur Award for your teaching. Anyone, you, that can bridge garage rock to fusion with equal joy should be so honored. Thanks. And yes praise Jaco. The flame that burned too bright.
It sure is amazing and super impressive, but is it really bass in the profound sense of the word? I am of the persuasion that bass should function as such. These solos sound more like lead guitar pieces played on a bass guitar. This is not to say that bass can't be dense and melodic, but I don't think it should stray too far from it's duty of establishing keys and such, otherwise, is it still bass?
Joni Mitchell's Hejira with Jaco on the bass has some of the most amazing backing bass of all time. Of course Jaco is amazing way out in front, but holy smokes, that album is something else.
Thank you for writing this. Hejira is my favorite album of all time, and Jaco's work on it is so freaking brilliant. So glad to hear so many people mentioning Joni and Jaco's work together.
@Emil Visti - Yes, a great album indeed, and for me also the very first occasion of having a proper listen to Jaco playing, after having known his name forever but not knowing what all the fuss was about :-)
Yeah, one of my all-time favourites, simply sublime playing from everyone on that album. So good - you don't even miss drums or traditional band instruments on some of the tracks; they just flow so beautifully.
Jaco was playing bass with Weather Report in the 70's. "Heavy Weather" came out in 1977, with Jaco and his fretless bass, and that album was voted "Album of the Year" by Downbeat readers.
Im a bassist and Jaco changed my life too. I admit I still dont understand everything he was doing harmonically there so you are giving us food for thought. It also says alot that with all the great guitar and piano licks Ive heard you play its a bass players licks that you have a hard time playing. Thats a testament to Jaco's playimg ability and it shows you have a great respect for bass players. But Im also aware you have indeed studied the bass in school.
I’m a drummer. I read a little bit. I know almost zero theory. Grew up playing everything from Buddy Rich to Led Zeppelin. Yet - here I am mesmerized watching you Rick. You are one of those rare cats that can hang with any musician and hold your own. Wow!
music ain't about theory, it's about sound and feel. you don't need music theory to understand that rick beato is doing a great job teaching others about his love for music. just like a drummer doesn't need music theory to count it off and lead the band.
@@andrewbintang4591 exactly. Music is about sound and feel to me. I can play all sorts of odd times, keys, etc but I never think of it in keys and whatnot unless I am trying to communicate it to another musician. You don’t need to know theory to play good music. I know it, but rarely use it.
The realization that Bird, Miles, and Roach all played together is just mind-blowing on its own. The idea that a bass player would even _attempt_ to translate it...let alone pull it off...is jaw-dropping. Then there's that Latin percussion that...despite the lightning-fast playing...just makes you want to sit back with a cool, tropical drink and just soak it in. So damned cool!
Bud Powell, considered by Bird to be the real genius amongst those on that recording seems to have not merited a mention by you. Ironically some of the old bebop guys actually think that Donna Lee was in fact not written by Bird or Miles but Bud Powell.
Spent a few days in Martinique in 1984 with Jaco playing and studying with him. The first few days he was into sharing his musicianship and would lay down a bass line and let you solo over his underpinning. Still brings a smile to my face to remember this experience. Thank you Joe for all you do!
Man I just love the way that you champion these legends...Jaco, Metheny, & expose them to a wider & younger audience. Bright Size Life is one of the most impactful records in my life, still stunned by its depth & beauty. The fact that they were essentially kids when it was laid down nearly defies comprehension, the work so realized. I still shed Donna Lee too, so much fun. You’re a hero Beato, so appreciate you
I'm sure someone here has already mentioned it but Rob Trujillio's documentary "Jaco" is a great place to start learning about him. I'm not a jazz guy but I've always heard about Jaco and that doc really opened my eyes. Amazing musician with such a tragic life. Great video Rick.
It might be hard to get now, but you should check out the 2 CD set "Portrait of Jaco - The Early Years", which is a collection of interviews about Jaco, interspersed with rare recordings. For example there's an interview talking about his first professional recording gig on a tune called Suzanne by Miller Collins, and couple of clips of it. Super funky song with a great solo from a ~17 year old Jaco. Wish I could find that song, but I can't even find the artist.
That documentary is great and I had massive respect for Trujillo for working so hard to get it together. It’s rare to see that level of regard for jazzers/fusion in metal players.
It's a great documentary but I wouldn't recommend it to a person who has never listened Jaco's music before, since it mostly deals with the phases he went through in his life. Knowing his music and how gifted he was beforehand makes his story even more heartbreaking.
The fact that you heard all that note for note From that record is amazing in itself. The 1st few times you hear it it's overwhelming. It takes your brain a while to process all of it's going on.
Rick you never cease to inspire amateur musicians like myself. You show us with your enthusiasm and knowledge the wonderment of music and what it can do to our souls, that inspire us to want to learn, get better and just freaking strap on our instrument and play, what ever music turns us on. I'm your age and I still want to learn. Music keeps us going, Music keeps us young!
Let's not forget Don Alias, just killin' it here on Congas - an integral and very important part of the sound and feel of this piece, in my humble opinion.
Generous? I guess. The man is quite talented in his own right, but he steps and records himself playing guitar to accompany Jaco’s recording. That’s a little presumptuous for any mere mortal. He knows what he’s talking about and is a serious producer in his own right, but whoa!
One of the most arresting concerts I ever saw was Weather Report, New Orleans, 1980. After the MC said, "Please give a warm welcome to Weather Report!", Zawinul and the drummer played in the dark for about 1 minute. Then the lights go up to reveal Jaco as "the drummer"! Peter Erskine and Wayne Short walk onstage and rest of the evening was spell-binding, including Jaco's tape-looped solo, beginning with the opening riff on Purple Haze. My first intro to Jaco was "Black Market". Another fine piece, Mr. Beatto! Thanks for posting.
I think I saw the same show in SF- I'm pretty sure the tour was 8:30, and it was Jaco playing the drums on the opening to "Teen Town", with those heavy kicks on it... that's how I remember it. But that's like 10 or 20 years ago, so who knows... ;-)
Thank you, Rick Beato. My husband was a jazz/blues/avant garde guitar player. He used to rave about Jaco Pastorius as if he were a mythical figure. I love how Jaco played Donna Lee. I like how you unpack his smooth, seamless playing.
Just a trivia note on that recording of Donna Lee, according to the book by Bill Milkowski, that was a first take recording. Also with no rehearsal with the percussionist. Makes that track all that more amazing.
What a fantastic video! Rick, you may be the finest all-around musician and teacher I’ve ever seen on YT. I played guitar professionally for 12 years and don’t know of any musicians who are as skilled as you on so many instruments........and, your knowledge of theory is off the charts. Thanks for all the wonderful videos.
Why I love Rick: @6:46 (Listens to Jaco rip off a couple measures of absolute insanity, then.....) "Ok, I'm not even gonna try to play that lick because I don't have the chops to do it....." It's great to see a guy who has chops for days, but also a splash of humble thrown in for good measure, being completely honest about the music. You, sir, are a class act! Thank you for what you do, Rick.
I love the fact that after he said "I'm not even gonna try to play that lick..." He played it anyway. I'd love to grab a lesson with Rick some day. Phenomenal.
Joni Mitchell's 'Hegira' features Jaco's slinky, writhing serpent bass coiling around Joni's bizarre guitar tunings. Astonishing and mind blowingly original.
It's "Hejira" and it's Jaco's super creamy tone and note placement that makes it so incredible. When Jaco was buried, the largest floral arrangement of all came from Joni.I recommend that any Jaco fan get "Birthday Concert" and Joni's "Shadows And Light" live record and DvD
I've recently watched a lot of your videos and I enjoy them tremendously. I'm not a musician but these videos have made me think about music in a whole new way. So thankyou for being there. Your obvious enthusiasm is infectious and the way you present things does not exclude non-musicians.
You're face is priceless! Almost as great as your "air drum fill." Really enjoyed this. I've been a bass player since '74 and thankfully got to see Jaco live in Dallas with his Word of Mouth band. Thanks for this it made my Friday now back to the shed.
Rick I'm inspired by both your enthusiasm and your reverence for Jaco. We don't need to be able to touch what he pioneered but we can honor his presence just as you do. I agree with so many about your videos. You display such joy in your discovery of each talent you present. Thank you for being Present.
Actually, it was Stanley Clarke who was the first (on electric bass) a few years before Jaco Pastorius to change the lead bass game with his earlier works with RTF's "Hymns Of The Seventh Galaxy" 1973, "Where Have I Known You Before in 1974, "No Mystery" 1975, his first self titled album "Stanley Clarke" 1974, and "School Days" 1976. I believe that "School Days", Jaco Pastorius, WP's Heavy Weather, and RTF's Romantic Warrior all were released in 1976 and/or 1977. Not quite concurrently. Please, stop it!
Bright Size Life is a milestone from my childhood. Every Sunday morning my parents and I would go for breakfast at the same cafe, till noon (I'm dating myself but brunch was not a thing?). And then we'd just get on the car and drive around Buenos Aires listening to music. Though PMG (particularly The Road to You, live, when Lyle was still there (RIP) and Pedro was still in vocals) dominated the playlist, some days, some very special days, just called for those first notes of Bright Size Life by Pat, and then Jaco's solo. It gives me chills to this day. Thank you for this video.
I grew up with Jaco in miami...I remember when he took the frets off his bass...we did bars gigs together, usually trios (im a drummer) it was like playing in a quintet, but we had no idea how good he really was
If you knew Jaco why you didn't help the man out when he was down and out? Dudes a great bass player, I always knew that, but I only recently found out that 1) he was a white dude (not that it matters) And 2) the way the guy went out is fucking tragic .... and it didn't have to be that way . Every drug addict/alcoholic is missing one thing, well two things, (a) a support system (friends), or (b) a clue about how to cope with what they are going through When a dude with that much talent ends up sleeping on a bus stop bench , there is nothing else to think, except that his friends have failed him. If you knew him, you should helped the dude out, that's all I'm saying, cuz it's a goddamn shame and it didn't have to be that way
@@buckemptier Helping an addict is hard. Sometimes, helping a bipolar guy with self-destructive tendencies is quite impossible. I saw him 4 times on stage (3 times in very little clubs in Paris) between 1985 and the end : he was a genius but as Icarus he flied too close to the sun. So did Jimi. These guys were fire and you can't burn forever.
I remember when this came out - I listened to this album for days and shortly thereafter pulled the frets out of my Jazz bass and started learning how to play fretless, which I still do to this day. We were fortunate to be coming up in music in that time frame - so many amazing players were just starting their careers - the Breckers, Jaco, Holdsworth, Steve Gadd, All the Toto guys ...
You just gave me life!! You made 13min seam like an hour. Just found you a couple of month ago with Jaco. I love your language " music theory " and your passion - Its the real deal!!
As much as I love watching Rick's videos 90% of the time there is talk about the notes, chords, modes, etc... I feel like how cats must feel when we talk to them.
Yeah that's true until I finally studied slowly for the last 20 years. You can't go fast its too frustrating. Music is 12 tones. Its the simplest language man has. Jazz is the way you unlock music. Its the best way to learn notes & theory. They start with Blues (aka Rock and Pop) I, IV and V chords. The they Begin with the I, V, substitution for the IV and V chords and your off to the races. All the Modes are is essentially where the Semitones versus the Whole tones are played in ANY 12 tone scale / key. The rest is melody and what is the Meter/TIME Duple or Triple meter and or rhythm bar count.
Intense!!! I hadn’t really listened to this track since Jazz Appreciation class in college more than a couple decades ago and forgot how insanely over the top Jaco was. Just bananas you could cop as many of those licks as you did Rick! Maybe the most sophisticated of all the awesome videos of yours on record! 🙏🏽
Hey Rick - outstanding analysis matched by your enthusiasm. I was a young aspiring jazz funk bassist when the solo album came out. It was so jaw dropping I realised that I could not come close to being that good. I didn't quite give up but he was so far ahead of everyone it made it easier later to pull back from pro to semi-pro! Biggest tribute is that young bassists are still going back to this album (and Teen Town) from 40 years ago! Still the benchmark. I've gone back myself in the last couple of years and can get thru the pieces but not with his style, speed or improvisional ability. Btw never twigged false fingering until your vid. You are a great educator.
He was without a doubt one of the greatest bassist that was ever around. I first heard of him when he played with weather report..I went to weather reports concert in Detroit. He was amazing. And group to. I'll never forget it never.
I learned of Jaco Pastorius through his nephew David. David Pastourius is a bass God around here. Since then I've listened to all his recordings and been to David's jam sessions at the Little Latitudes in Melbourne, FL. David has the same talent as his uncle and brought it to a new level.
"Of course, it's not the technique that makes the music; it's the sensitivity of the musician and his ability to be able to fuse his life with the rhythm of the times. This is the essence of music." - a universal truth about music that applies to all great musicians
Hey Rick! Love your channel. I think on RUclips you are the Guru taking us beginner and mediocre and wannabe players back to the garden of many fruits and an excellent agriculture of what makes music - MUSIC. I played in a 3 piece band that did all original songs, no covers, and I thought I got to a particular level of proficiency, and got kinda levelled out there. But man, you have opened the door to the whole universe of musicianship to me (58yrs old) and my adult kids. Just today, I presented them with a Mode/Interval chart, of which they had no knowledge before, and you have inspired us to apply ourselves to the craft of learning to explore our instruments and make interesting music, far beyond the bubblegum flavors of 1, 4, 5 with a few minors in between. Thank you so much Brother, you have inspired us to reach beyond and stretch our mental rubber band, as I am sure you have done for so many others. We appreciate your efforts immensely.
God Bless Jaco! As a drummer i've always loved him. I got my bass player to teach me the harmonics from Portrait of Tracy because i loved it so much. Wow! In my old age i can still play the intro. Thanks Jaco! Many years of pleasure. Rest in peace brother.
The next best thing to having the chops is understanding the music, which is the absolute magic of these videos IMO. Rick's analysis is so clear and easy to follow -- yet detailed and deeply insightful. This is one of the best of Rick's best videos.
This is the most awesome analysis of Jaco's 'Donna Lee' that I've ever seen. You have ears of gold, and a magnificent way of explaining things to the rest of us. Thank you!
Man Rick, spot on analysis. I've found your channel recently. You've got some serious musical skills. I can't say I know many people that can pull apart a Queensryche tune from an engineering/producer's perspective and then cover the material in this video. Well done and "Bravo".
This is the uniqueness of Rick Beato. His ability to "share" his passion for music, for free in his videos, entertaining, educating, & enlightening viewers to so many aspects of music theory, regardless of genre, and in a delivery style that keeps one captivated...Not too long, or too short.👍😃🎵🎶🎼
Rick, as a long - time amateur musician and fellow New York Italian, just wanted to say that you're a rarity that provides a unique and amazing service. Thank you!
I met Jaco Pastorius at Barry Harris's Jazz workshop on 8th Avenue at 3 am in the morning at a jam session. I heard the name, had one Weather Report cassette. So he was just a name. I saw this wiry guy get on the stand w/an upright bass. Japanese guy on Piano pissed off at Jaco for joking around. Jaco says to Piano player, Do you know America? Jaco starts playing. Piano player brushes him off. Then Jaco turns to piano player, well, do ya know how to play Satin Doll (sarcastically). So they start playing Satin Doll (the last tune I wanted to hear) and Oh my God. I had a spiritual experience. The band faded into the background as I was totally hypnotized by Jaco. The notes were flying in the air as if I had taken ayuhasca. I'm thinking to myself, this guy isn't just another boring bass player. And I was studying improv with Ron Carter at the time. My friend was chatting with him before the set and told him, Me, Stanley Clarke, and Ron Carter could actually move the earth playing together. The next week, on a Sunday morning, I was in the west fourth IRT subway station, and down at the end of the platform, was this barefoot guy with long hair, kinda really thin (if you know what I mean) strumming a Ukulele. I walked down to take a closer look and it was Jaco Patorious. I said "hey Jaco. I saw you play at Barry Harris last week. You were going to help me and my friend get a gig" he said come to the basket ball court anytime, but I could use $5.00 for breakfast. Well, what are ya gonna do? Say no to Jaco? So I gave Jaco the 5 bucks, said goodbye and got on the train. A couple of weeks later the news came through that he was killed at a bar in Florida.
That was such a sad day for me when I read about his death in the Miami Herald in such a horrible way. How fortunate you are to have shared a personal moment with him.
@TurtleSpirit Flutes - Wow that's an incredible and personal story! It's also kinda sad, and I think indicative of where Jaco was at. I saw him on his Word Of Mouth tour when I was attending Cornish for the Jazz program, but he was so "far out" that there wasn't much hope I could track much of the harmonic complexities. What was undisputed was his incredible fire and abandon which presented the bass as a solo-capable instrument nearly as "heavy" as any electric lead guitar I'd ever heard. Amazing player, horrible tragedy.
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Outstanding. Thank you for all this history. Jaco was a typical complete genius not able to function in normal life.
Great story. Sounds like Jaco. He was an original, from another planet. or maybe the future. Too bad he couldn't figure out how to live in our time now, in peace. Maybe the truly great artists are troubled souls and it's that trouble that inspires them to break through great technique to the magical realm or artistry and innovation?
Saw Weather Report in Philly in the early/mid 70's. Blew me completely away. Such a good good band, all musicians were amazing. Saw Jaco later with Joni Mitchell. Again blew me away!
Masterpiece album ! I remember early Jaco playing at the Musician Exchange in Ft. Lauderdale with Metheny in the 70's. Rick we must be same age we think alike.
You're a really good teacher, Rick. Your theory explanations are easy and clear, and your demonstrations of what you're explaining are superb. Tons of exuberance too. Rock on!
Ive got one of the rare CDs of that album. When I needed it for the Conservatorium, the CD hadnt been available for several years, but the owner of the record store I always went, spend almost a week, calling all over the world (this was like 25 years ago, so internet wasnt very useful yet) and he found one that had to travel halfway around the world, but just a few days later I walked past the store and that guy came running outside, yelling"Ive got it! Ive got it!" How I miss actual record stores, sit down and listen dozens of albums before buying one or two... No one complained when you lit up a cigarette... Man, those where the days. Damn, Im getting old! :P
From what I remember from 25 years ago, there had been just one round of production, at the end of the 1980s. Maybe there have been new releases after that? I dont know about that... but at the time I bought it, it was real tough to find one, Id been to dozens of stores and no one had one or could order one. And at that time it was said there wasnt going to be a new release. This is what I was told, I have no way of verifying this information, other than that it was the common story in a whole lot of record stores I visited
I think I have a couple different copies on CD still, but the silver medium that the info is written on in the CD has a "shelf life" of about 15 years. It starts to degrade after that. I wouldn't try to invest much time or money in finding old copies.
Actually they all do over time but I think the original issue was the label side being so close to the aluminized data side that the ink was eating through the polycarbonate portion causing deterioration of the data.
@@MrWillyCC Why mistake? I couldn't set my cheapo Hurricane by Moridaira and when something kept sounding wrong all the time and some frets were really worn down, I thought what the heck. I had owned it for 3-4 years and already had another bass Vester 1400, much nicer looking and handling but not so good sounding, and now I have a wonderful sounding ugly fretless and when I eventually grow tired of that for a few minutes then chop away on the thic-necked cool looking "normal" bass without even plugging it in and then go back to the wonderful ugly fretless after a few minutes. And dream of making music and hanging out here on various musician-videos and reading the nice comments (the comments section on car videos, history or, you know, gun lovers, is 50% poison, and I'm being generous). Sorry for the rant.
Boris Os, when I tried to modify mine I took the neck off and could never get it back properly aligned and could never get rid of horrible string buzz. I own a fretless now and love it! I’m definitely not anti fretless.
@@borisos9832 When I was a teenager, I had a cheap Raven bass. I took the pliers to it and pulled the frets out. Didn't fill the slots. It was a lot of fun to play. Love the fretless. Would love to have one now (I'm not pulling the frets off my Fender though).
My dad owned Pasquale’s the famous live Jazz club in Malibu CA. And he played bass with Bill Evans , count Basie, and the TJB from 65 on with Herb Alpert who now is partners in the club Vibrato in Belaire
Pat Metheny played live at Pasquale’s right after that first album bright sized life came out Jaco like to scrap and sniff a little powder on a few rare occasions 😂
Pasquale's! Now there is a blast from the past! Never got to go there, but I loved the L.A. jazz scene in the early 80s....so many cool clubs long gone....the Comeback Inn in Venice, Sausalito South, Carmelo's, Maiden Voyage, Concerts by the Sea in Redondo Beach...KKGO Jazz 105 with Chuck Niles and Jim Gosa......an incredible time.
Rick Beato is an incredible musician and we are so fortunate to have him as a teacher. He makes music fun. I never developed a taste for jazz, even after playing in a jazz band in high school. But Rick makes it interesting enough that I’ll watch it and maybe/probably learn something from it. More Power To You Rick! We all love and appreciate every one of your videos.
I've waited a long long time for a deep dive Bass special from you Rick it's about time mister😂 Keep them coming you have a lot of knowledge about Bass that you've been holding back
Amazing explanation and demonstration of this song from one of my favourite albums, Rick. Thank you. As an "old" bass player, I knew that Jaco was great, and I loved his sound. But, until I saw your excellent analysis, I could not fully appreciate his masterful technique. You are a great enthusiastic teacher. Keep it up.
I bought this amazing record the year it dropped, as well as all of the other group/solo projects he released. JP was a gamechanging phenom. We're so lucky to be able to benefit from his virtuosity as music lovers/musicians. This song is a revelation! Tragic loss of a prodigious young master. Thnx for featuring this legendary powerhouse Beato! You got mad skills too. Love your channel
Thanks for this Rick. I’ve been fortunate enough to meet Jaco in 1980, meet Pat Metheny in 1978 and see Miles in London in 1982. Great musicians who amongst many have helped define jazz today. Thanks for this analysis and for your great channel, of course.😷🌞👍🇬🇧😷
Later on, Jaco said "It took me 9 years to get that Donna Lee sound, 9 years". What else can we say? It's not just tremendous technique, but pure musicality of a genius!
Glad I’m watching this video again. Also something cool about Jaco’s opening lick of the solo is that those first couple of measures are straight from another Parker song called Kim. This and the other Parker quotes in the solo truly shows his deep understanding of the originator while still being able sound like Jaco. A true master
I was lucky enough to see Jaco twice with Weather Report in the mid to late 1970s - I don't have the words to describe how wonderful he was and how fantastic that band was.
I don't feel like most people outside of musicians an aficionados get how ground breaking Jaco is. He's up there with Hendrix and all the greats. Thank you for this Rick.
Rick, I'm always amazed that you have such a great ear for hearing all the nuances that support the lead in a song. This is the best channel on RUclips for musicians.
That was my first jazz record (and my first exposure to Jaco, too). I was still listening mostly to Black Sabbath, but more and more to Rush and Yes at the time. I'd heard of Metheny peripherally (think I saw an ad for a concert on the local news with a brief clip of him hitting a big harmonic across his guitar over a rushing rhythm) and thought I should give it a try. Picked up this one because I liked the cover. I liked it immediately, though I had no point of reference in jazz. Over the years it took on deeper and deeper significance. Along with one other ECM record I bought at the time (Ralph Towner, Solo Concert-because my beloved art teacher, Clarence Locke, recommended it), these two albums came before I was really aware of jazz and have endured from my teens into my 50s. Amazing that I would happen upon two of the greatest collections of musical statements ever laid to vinyl long before I could possibly have full appreciation. The only down side is that I've come across little to rival either in all my years.
6:49 And finally we've got it! after more than 800 videos Rick doesn't have chops to play something. Fortunately human after all XD great video! Thanks Rick!
@@DeeEllEff 'manic depression' has one of the most deceptively intricate solos imaginable. Even EJ has gone on record saying that he finds it quite cumbersome to play.
Thank you Rick, always amazing to listen to you, no matter who you are featuring. Jaco Pastorius was, and still remains the greatest bassist the world has ever seen, as far as I'm concerned. Particularly love the story of Jaco, on the eve of playing a big concert, seen digging the frets out of his bass with a knife and sending out for some filler compound to fill the gaps. it certainly rings true of Jaco who was known for doing many crazy things. So glad he did and oh, that sound!
What amazes me the most is the fact that Jaco, like many of the greats, was probably simply improvising these parts without much rehearsal if any existed at all. They simply played whatever in the moment and they were so good that they did no wrong.
@@williambradley8004 This "Jaco couldn't improvise" bullshit is a myth that somehow started to spread on the internet a while ago. Because he chose to prepare a select few of his studio solos( not all) beforehand that means he didn't have the ability to also improvise? I'm sorry but that's nonsense! There are literally hundreds of live recordings to refute your statement and any musician he ever gigged with before his decline would surely disagree if they read your comment. To name just one example, "Shadows & Light" with Joni is live and Jaco's playing is easily on the same level as the studio albums. Some would even argue he went beyond. Unless you suggest that he sat down before the gig and wrote out all the hundreds of lines/parts he played that day, which of course is a ridiculous notion for a lot of reasons. Even on the studio recordings there are many obvious examples of improvisation. And Peter Erskine himself wrote that he never once saw Jaco write out parts while he was in Weather Report. Some of the greatest improvisers in jazz hired Jaco for their gigs. Ira Sullivan and Pat Metheny come to mind. They wouldn't do that if they felt Jaco was a lackluster improviser now would they? I could go on but you get the picture..
The only time I EVER got an autograph was Jaco's when he was playing the el Mocambo in Toronto in 1983. I took my copy of Bright Size Life into the bar and asked him to sign it. I got the raised eyebrow on that one. "Hey man, that's not even my album." He was good enough to sign it but I sure wish I had his first album with me instead.
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Ever found the Bird quote at 8:04 ?
'exactly like Patreon' but it has differences. exactly doesn't mean different.
@@siggimund Maybe Scrapple in the Apple???
@@siggimund I say it's from Au Privave
I rarely understand what Rick is ever talking about on his videos but he is just so happy and excited about great music that I can’t stop watching them. Always puts a smile on my face. I’m just glad people like him exist.
Im in the same boat
So funny, I thought I was alone.
It's just like anything else once you learn theory it makes sense...I suggest you do a little theory study and you will enjoy Rick's videos even more
Nope, you’re not alone. He may as well be speaking Greek. Lol
Study a little music theory it isn't that hard to understand once you learn it
Rick being a kid again, the look on his face is priceless
Can't lose that childlike giddiness!
And that’s the magic of music...
The magic of music and the magic of loving your craft. Rick is awesome!
One of the reasons why I really admire him, he really loves music and let the good vibrations flow.
@@markwagner1997 exactly
I was profoundly fortunate to see Jaco Pastorius perform 'live' only once in my life on his 'Word of Mouth' tour in Seattle at the HUB ballroom on the Univ. of Washington campus. It was the last night of the tour and it also happened to be Jaco's birthday. All of the local bass heroes were in attendance and everybody was bunched up close along the front row to see what this guy was all about!
And my God what a show! It was without a doubt the most amazing display of bass playing any of us had ever experienced and we had seen all of the great British guys such as Jack Bruce, John Paul Jones, McCartney, Entwistle and Chris Squire, but Jaco was on a whole 'nother level!
Near the end of the night he had the 'looper' unit going and played multiple parts at once, even shouting into the pickups on his Jazz bass at one point and that came thru the PA like an eerie howl.
He pretty much did everything that is humanly possible to play on a bass guitar. It was an unbelievable concert and the venue was maybe half full. I walked around literally in a daze after the show trying to make sense of what I had just heard. It changed my life as a musician and a human being. RIP Jaco . . . . .
What year was this? Surely before I moved here in 89. Saw him in NY (81?) with a big band that was totally amazing. Just found some old ticket stubs and apparently saw him in Santa Cruz. Unfortunately, I have zero memory of that which is hard to believe
OMG
Except slap and popping
I don’t understand most of what Rick talks about but I just love his enthusiasm and joy when he listens, talks about and plays music. How can you not love the guy. I get excited when I see one of his videos pop up on my feed.
that's cool. The theory of music can straighten your harmonic ear in order to absorb this style of music.
Yeah man, I'm still at the stage of Eat And Drink Grapes with the bass hahaha, I've got no business watching these videos :-D But I just love Rick's enthusiasm and depth of knowledge, and if I can understand 1% of what he says, well maybe it'll help :-)
It's straight up music theory. Never was my strong point.
Yes! His enthusiasm for any music is delightful. Give him a song to analyse and he's like a kid in a candy store :)
shut up andrew
"He's playing over a b flat 7 chord and he's implying an E 7 which is the tri-tone sub, but he starts out by surrounding the flat 7 of b flat 7 and then a c add 9 chord which gives you a dominant 7 flat 5 sound". Well that explains it right there.
This is a very dangerous man in the jungle of music. That spear whizzed right over my head.
I'm thinking to myself after years and years of playing music I still don't know what I'm doing if this guy can make me look like a deer in the headlights.
theory often gives stuff you know a face. but theory can also eat you alive - as in the analyzation becomes more important than the musical execution
@@gregoryboyer4846... and the ear!
So I wasn’t the only one nodding along on the outside but confuzzled on the inside?
Just come to say, this is the quality type of content that Cable channels USED to offer. Rick you've hit it just right. Never talking down to your audience and introducing a ton of kids to great music. Keep it up man
I learned this piece with the complete solo in 4 months, playing hours and hours a day, and tooked me more 2 months to perfect the articulation and the energy. I passed in one of the most difficult tests in the biggest conservatory of Music in Brasil with this piece. I know every single note of this piece and seeing this video is so nice. Beautiful phrases analysis. :)
Let's see it. Not saying it didn't happen, just really want to see someone beside Jaco play this with perfect articulation and energy because as far as I can tell, Jaco was some form of space alien who used the bass to communicate his species superior super-intelligence to us humans in the only language we could hope to somewhat understand, jazz.
Posta pra nós aí sangue bom
Ok...let's see it!
Lançou!!!!
@@radgator1 oh yeah! Only one human on earth can play this solo perfectly, that makes total sense.
So I'm living with my sister and dad in Pompano Fl around 1982. I was having one last beer and getting ready for bed around 10:30 or so, had work at the Flaming Pit restaurant the next morning. Now, at this moment, if you had told me that I'd be jamming with Jaco Pastorius in my bedroom 3 hours from then, I would have of course thought you were psychotic. Well, my phone rings. Its my sister and she is at the Abbey Road club up on Federal Highway 3/4 mile from our house. "Say Philip, is the guy named Jaco that you always talk about and play his records? Well, he's here at the club jamming with the band" (Copeland Davis jazz trio). I ran all the way to the club not believing what my sister had just told me. and there he was when I walked in sitting in on drums, his bass sitting over in the corner. Later on we started talking a bit, he got up after hours, did a private concert solo bass for about 12 us, and he and his friend drive me home and stopped over for a beer and wine. Jaco walked into my house, bass strapped to his back. I thought I was dreaming, this kind of thing just doesn't happen to me. Shorlty, we were sitting on my bed jamming to the record player, which by chance was Copeland Davis record, and the bass player had come with us to my house. Jaco and his friend left a little later and on the way out Jaco said to me, "Phil - you are a great guy - keep practicing". Ha. well at least he didn't tell me I sucked, which as I understand came easy to him to say. So, thats my Jaco story. He was a Ft Lauderdale boy and quite often between gigs would happen on up the clubs on Federal Highway to find a band he could sit in with. this was just my lucky night. And one funny thing, the marching drum he used on "Teen Town" was in the back seat of his car. You just can't plan or pay for a night like this.
Jaco's originally from a town in PA about 10 miles from where I live. In the early 80s I used to go to afternoon events hosted by a local group of old timers who'd hire swing bands, big bands, bebop bands, or whatever to play at Lions clubs, firehouses, or wherever they could rent a stage and a dance floor. Usually everybody at the show would be 70 or older except me (I was in my 20s). One day the act they hired happened to be Jaco's dad's band. About 2 numbers into the set, in walks Jaco. He picks up a bass and starts playing 40s and 50s jazz hits with his dad. I might have been the only one there who knew who he was when he arrived, but by the time they finished, everybody knew they had just witnessed something special.
U guys are BOTH wrong , Jaco is from a town near ME, this time in Montana. One time I went to a bar , and there was jaco , his hot body seemed sculpted by Zeus himself, also he was all soapy & sudsy for some reason. but he was just POURED into the wetsuit he was wearing. After a few songs, I got up on the stage with them, and I picked up jaco’s bass (while he moved over to lead triangle) and we jammed out all the classic jazz standards, from “hit me baby one more time” to “who let the dogs out.” At the end of the night, I’ll never forget, jaco said to me “wow steven you are really good, everything I kno about the bass I learned from you”. It was a great night, and great memories.
Youre all wrong...Jaco is not from this Planet
@@severalwolves I’ve never laughed so hard at a comment
Great story!!
As a South Floridian, I was blessed to see Jaco live ONE time. And I said nothing and couldn't look away the entire time. It was one of those magic moments.
I'm with you. I saw him quite a few times in Ft. Lauderdale back in the late '70s (the Village Zoo, a couple of other places... I used to play calypso, sometimes with Othello, and Jaco would hang out). He was really cool guy, And no matter how many times I saw him, it had that same effect: mesmerizing. I've never seen a better musician.
back in 82 my band came down from Memphis to play a club called the
City Limits. it was sort of a house gig. Anyway the Dregs where sceduled to play outside for the musicians exchange. To make a long story short. I am a huge Steve Morris Fan. as well as the other guys.....It was deep into the set and the next thing I know There was Jaco setting in with the Dregs!!!!!!! nothing has inspired me more. it was like a little kid going to the fair!!!!
I failed to mention. that the musicians exchange gig was cancelled because of the rain so with had to go down to the club and take our gear down. So they could play the City limits. It was no problem....lol
And Rick Beato is by far the best musical analyst. So grateful to him.
He is very articulate and well spoken. His narrative and explanations really make the subject matter interesting, not to mention educational.
Yes, I don’t play, but my life has been enriched in a way only a teacher who can do, not only teach, and can bring it in a universally appealing way. Thank you, Rick B 👌😎
@@izzyabby123ok he's charismatic 😝
And has passion for his subject and enjoys it so much!
Truth.
Jaco Pastorius is, hands down, my favourite musician of all time (and this is from a non-bass player!). He had absolutely every tool in the book - technique, improvisation, musicianship, composing, arranging, and band leader, all at genius level. Such a tragic shame his life was ended early, I would have loved to hear where his unerring musical ear would have taken us.
I remember Marcus Miller saying in an article, "Jaco's record never left my turntable... oh I played other records, I just put them on top"
Yes, Marcus has said on multiple occasions how influential Jaco was on him. There's his "Mr. Pastorius" track. It's funny, though, since they have such distinct voices; when you hear Marcus, you _know_ it's Marcus, and same with Jaco, of course.
B 😏 bkbkk ki iui uhhh hiv uque yo uhhh jo jo jo iu
B 😏 bkbkk ki iui uhhh hiv uque yo uhhh jo jo jo iui
Iu uhhh u jo jo jo jo i ikiiiiiiii
Ccijhuui iiiii 😩 y juego iiii bi uhhh iuiiivo viv un i
When Rick says "I don't have the chops to do it," you know the musician he's talking about is stellar.
Rick is humble and he has great ears.
Rick, I love all your videos, especially when you talk about songs or artists. Talking about Jaco, I would like to see you talking about Joni MItchell's Mingus album, in which Jaco did a great son, or at least your "What makes this song geat" on The Dry Cleaner from Des Moines which is Jaco arranged so greatly. Your videos are something that makes my son and I sit together and hang out commenting on what you are showing. I owe you one for that.
I’m planning on a Joni Mitchell video soon
@@RickBeato Any thoughts on Billy Gibbons and ZZ-Top. I've seen comments mentioning ZZ-Top being something folks were interested in hearing your expertise regarding ZZ-Top and Billy Gibbons. Thanks for the positive attitude you've displayed throughout the years Rick. Especially these days. Peace
Rick Beato Ladies Of The Canyon? The vocals on there are so great. I always (try and) sing-along in my car. Incredible.
Rick Beato Are you familiar with Mick Karn?Whenever I think of fretless players, I think of Jaco, Bill Wyman (was he the first? he sure seems to think so!) but also: Mick Karn (who used to play in UK band Japan). He did some great stuff on their final album Tin Drum (1981). Man, if you could get the stems for some of those tracks... I’d be delighted :-D
Joni Mitchell was complaining about rock bassists putting "fenceposts" into her songs. That's when a friend recommended she hire Jaco.
While I have no idea what Rick is talking about, his face and reactions during this are more than worth it; genuine love coming through.
I believe his bass playing with Joni Mitchell is also monumental.
Hejira is a great example of how his bass playing conveys a story
Thats some good stuff there my friend!!!!
Incredible how he was featured on Bright Size Life, Hejira, his solo album, and a couple songs on Weather Report’s Black Market all within the span of a year or so.
Indeed, 1976 saw a monumental achievement from Jaco. Any *one* of those recordings herald the arrival of a major innovator, but all in one year?!
But even more incredible is that Jaco put his indelible personal stamp on musicians like Joni, Metheny, Weather Report who were already among the strongest musical voices in the world.
Agreed. Those harmonics on 'Coyote' compliment the song perfectly... I've heard a few other versions of that song, without Jaco (the one from 'The Last Waltz', and one with Dylan and Roger McGuinn), and with all due respect, they feel incomplete without Jaco on the bass... and I suspect she came to the same realization prior to hiring Jaco, as well as Metheny, for the Shadows and Light tour/album.
Agree but I actually think his work on Joni's Don Juan's Reckless Daughter is even better. Check out "Talk to Me" when he mimics her chicken squawkin' - brilliant!
Rick, you really do deserve a MacArthur Award for your teaching. Anyone, you, that can bridge garage rock to fusion with equal joy should be so honored. Thanks. And yes praise Jaco. The flame that burned too bright.
Word
I discovered Jaco Pastorius when I heard him on Hejira by Joni. Totally changed the way I thought of bass. Amazing.
Same
Great playing on a sublime record.
Me too. I understand none of this pure jazz, it's just a noise to me. But with Joni they were sublime together.
An amazing, underrated, album...
It sure is amazing and super impressive, but is it really bass in the profound sense of the word? I am of the persuasion that bass should function as such. These solos sound more like lead guitar pieces played on a bass guitar. This is not to say that bass can't be dense and melodic, but I don't think it should stray too far from it's duty of establishing keys and such, otherwise, is it still bass?
Joni Mitchell's Hejira with Jaco on the bass has some of the most amazing backing bass of all time. Of course Jaco is amazing way out in front, but holy smokes, that album is something else.
Thank you for writing this. Hejira is my favorite album of all time, and Jaco's work on it is so freaking brilliant. So glad to hear so many people mentioning Joni and Jaco's work together.
Yes....and amazing bass on one of my favoutite albums, 'Don Jauns Reckless Daughter - his bass blew my mind...still does.
@Emil Visti - Yes, a great album indeed, and for me also the very first occasion of having a proper listen to Jaco playing, after having known his name forever but not knowing what all the fuss was about :-)
Yeah, one of my all-time favourites, simply sublime playing from everyone on that album. So good - you don't even miss drums or traditional band instruments on some of the tracks; they just flow so beautifully.
AMELIA!! a 10+++ song/performance
Jaco was playing bass with Weather Report in the 70's. "Heavy Weather" came out in 1977, with Jaco and his fretless bass, and that album was voted "Album of the Year" by Downbeat readers.
I had that on cassette during the 80s! Yes, I'm old. So THAT was Jaco! Now it makes sense...
Was going to say Black Market (Jaco's first with the group?) came out in 76, and was a pretty big deal as well.
@@rossconklin7140 Yeah, Black Market came out in 76. Alphonso Johnson played on most of the album. Jaco played on "Cannonball" and "Barbary Coast".
Im a bassist and Jaco changed my life too. I admit I still dont understand everything he was doing harmonically there so you are giving us food for thought. It also says alot that with all the great guitar and piano licks Ive heard you play its a bass players licks that you have a hard time playing. Thats a testament to Jaco's playimg ability and it shows you have a great respect for bass players. But Im also aware you have indeed studied the bass in school.
I’m a drummer. I read a little bit. I know almost zero theory. Grew up playing everything from Buddy Rich to Led Zeppelin. Yet - here I am mesmerized watching you Rick. You are one of those rare cats that can hang with any musician and hold your own. Wow!
... every drummer ever :D, just kidding.
When you like and admire Led Zeppelin you said it all. Cheers
music ain't about theory, it's about sound and feel.
you don't need music theory to understand that rick beato is doing a great job teaching others about his love for music.
just like a drummer doesn't need music theory to count it off and lead the band.
@@andrewbintang4591 exactly. Music is about sound and feel to me. I can play all sorts of odd times, keys, etc but I never think of it in keys and whatnot unless I am trying to communicate it to another musician. You don’t need to know theory to play good music. I know it, but rarely use it.
The realization that Bird, Miles, and Roach all played together is just mind-blowing on its own. The idea that a bass player would even _attempt_ to translate it...let alone pull it off...is jaw-dropping. Then there's that Latin percussion that...despite the lightning-fast playing...just makes you want to sit back with a cool, tropical drink and just soak it in. So damned cool!
word. I hadn't realized that either.
Bud Powell, considered by Bird to be the real genius amongst those on that recording seems to have not merited a mention by you.
Ironically some of the old bebop guys actually think that Donna Lee was in fact not written by Bird or Miles but Bud Powell.
nuttin' on
'train, Tyner, and Jones
Spent a few days in Martinique in 1984 with Jaco playing and studying with him. The first few days he was into sharing his musicianship and would lay down a bass line and let you solo over his underpinning. Still brings a smile to my face to remember this experience. Thank you Joe for all you do!
Man I just love the way that you champion these legends...Jaco, Metheny, & expose them to a wider & younger audience. Bright Size Life is one of the most impactful records in my life, still stunned by its depth & beauty. The fact that they were essentially kids when it was laid down nearly defies comprehension, the work so realized. I still shed Donna Lee too, so much fun. You’re a hero Beato, so appreciate you
best declaration ever... “If I had the chops, I could play that”.
so visceral and honest, amazing. 👌
I'm sure someone here has already mentioned it but Rob Trujillio's documentary "Jaco" is a great place to start learning about him. I'm not a jazz guy but I've always heard about Jaco and that doc really opened my eyes. Amazing musician with such a tragic life. Great video Rick.
It might be hard to get now, but you should check out the 2 CD set "Portrait of Jaco - The Early Years", which is a collection of interviews about Jaco, interspersed with rare recordings. For example there's an interview talking about his first professional recording gig on a tune called Suzanne by Miller Collins, and couple of clips of it. Super funky song with a great solo from a ~17 year old Jaco. Wish I could find that song, but I can't even find the artist.
That documentary is great and I had massive respect for Trujillo for working so hard to get it together. It’s rare to see that level of regard for jazzers/fusion in metal players.
Rob makes docs?? 😳😄 thanks.
You are so right Deb.
It's a great documentary but I wouldn't recommend it to a person who has never listened Jaco's music before, since it mostly deals with the phases he went through in his life. Knowing his music and how gifted he was beforehand makes his story even more heartbreaking.
The fact that you heard all that note for note From that record is amazing in itself. The 1st few times you hear it it's overwhelming. It takes your brain a while to process all of it's going on.
Amen
Overwhelming indeed. Wtf was that??
”If I had the chops, I could play that”. -Rick Beato
Needs to be printed on a T-Shirt. :-D
...and a coffee mug.
Magnus Hedlund LoL
I would wear it.
That has to be the @rickbeato quote of the month... - I use that line at every jam i go to... and I would ABSOLUTELY buy that T-Shirt!
😂😂😂😂
Rick you never cease to inspire amateur musicians like myself. You show us with your enthusiasm and knowledge the wonderment of music and what it can do to our souls, that inspire us to want to learn, get better and just freaking strap on our instrument and play, what ever music turns us on. I'm your age and I still want to learn. Music keeps us going, Music keeps us young!
Let's not forget Don Alias, just killin' it here on Congas - an integral and very important part of the sound and feel of this piece, in my humble opinion.
Is it Don or Bobby Thomas?
@@bmbacchus Don.
Don A.
Jaco was one of a kind. Gone too soon. Thank you for another brilliant video, Rick :)
Not only is he the best music analyst, HE IS THE MOST GENEROUS with his talent I have seen online!!!!
And his Beethoven-meets-Dracula Cipollino hair style is to die for.
@@IllusionSector Jaco or Rick?
@@mikereiss4216
Rick's hair.
Generous? I guess. The man is quite talented in his own right, but he steps and records himself playing guitar to accompany Jaco’s recording. That’s a little presumptuous for any mere mortal. He knows what he’s talking about and is a serious producer in his own right, but whoa!
And his tone and smiles make it impossible not to stay focused on the lesson.
One of the most arresting concerts I ever saw was Weather Report, New Orleans, 1980. After the MC said, "Please give a warm welcome to Weather Report!", Zawinul and the drummer played in the dark for about 1 minute. Then the lights go up to reveal Jaco as "the drummer"! Peter Erskine and Wayne Short walk onstage and rest of the evening was spell-binding, including Jaco's tape-looped solo, beginning with the opening riff on Purple Haze.
My first intro to Jaco was "Black Market".
Another fine piece, Mr. Beatto! Thanks for posting.
My first intro to Jaco was "Birdland" with Weather Report. Still my favorite musician and still one of my favorite songs.
Oh I wish I could have been there
I think I saw the same show in SF- I'm pretty sure the tour was 8:30, and it was Jaco playing the drums on the opening to "Teen Town", with those heavy kicks on it... that's how I remember it. But that's like 10 or 20 years ago, so who knows... ;-)
Thank you, Rick Beato. My husband was a jazz/blues/avant garde guitar player. He used to rave about Jaco Pastorius as if he were a mythical figure. I love how Jaco played Donna Lee. I like how you unpack his smooth, seamless playing.
Just a trivia note on that recording of Donna Lee, according to the book by Bill Milkowski, that was a first take recording. Also with no rehearsal with the percussionist. Makes that track all that more amazing.
What a fantastic video! Rick, you may be the finest all-around musician and teacher I’ve ever seen on YT. I played guitar professionally for 12 years and don’t know of any musicians who are as skilled as you on so many instruments........and, your knowledge of theory is off the charts. Thanks for all the wonderful videos.
Thank you!
Why I love Rick: @6:46 (Listens to Jaco rip off a couple measures of absolute insanity, then.....) "Ok, I'm not even gonna try to play that lick because I don't have the chops to do it....." It's great to see a guy who has chops for days, but also a splash of humble thrown in for good measure, being completely honest about the music. You, sir, are a class act! Thank you for what you do, Rick.
I love the fact that after he said "I'm not even gonna try to play that lick..." He played it anyway. I'd love to grab a lesson with Rick some day. Phenomenal.
Joni Mitchell's 'Hegira' features Jaco's slinky, writhing serpent bass coiling around Joni's bizarre guitar tunings. Astonishing and mind blowingly original.
It's "Hejira" and it's Jaco's super creamy tone and note placement that makes it so incredible. When Jaco was buried, the largest floral arrangement of all came from Joni.I recommend that any Jaco fan get "Birthday Concert" and Joni's "Shadows And Light" live record and DvD
I've recently watched a lot of your videos and I enjoy them tremendously. I'm not a musician but these videos have made me think about music in a whole new way. So thankyou for being there. Your obvious enthusiasm is infectious and the way you present things does not exclude non-musicians.
You're face is priceless! Almost as great as your "air drum fill." Really enjoyed this. I've been a bass player since '74 and thankfully got to see Jaco live in Dallas with his Word of Mouth band. Thanks for this it made my Friday now back to the shed.
Wish there was a recording of that one!
Rick I'm inspired by both your enthusiasm and your reverence for Jaco. We don't need to be able to touch what he pioneered but we can honor his presence just as you do. I agree with so many about your videos. You display such joy in your discovery of each talent you present. Thank you for being Present.
I have never seen Rick groove out harder to anything than he does here, and I love it.
Bass was always a support instrument. But Jaco made it a front line featured instrument. A true music genius. The Mozart of Bass. Forever in history.
Nah, Jack Bruce.
Lemmy made it a front-line instrument even if he was not a better musician.
Stanley Clarke
As far as rock bass goes John Entwistle invented was the inventor. "Nobody played like John". Shel Talmey, the Kinks producer.
Actually, it was Stanley Clarke who was the first (on electric bass) a few years before Jaco Pastorius to change the lead bass game with his earlier works with RTF's "Hymns Of The Seventh Galaxy" 1973, "Where Have I Known You Before in 1974, "No Mystery" 1975, his first self titled album "Stanley Clarke" 1974, and "School Days" 1976. I believe that "School Days", Jaco Pastorius, WP's Heavy Weather, and RTF's Romantic Warrior all were released in 1976 and/or 1977. Not quite concurrently. Please, stop it!
Bright Size Life is a milestone from my childhood. Every Sunday morning my parents and I would go for breakfast at the same cafe, till noon (I'm dating myself but brunch was not a thing?). And then we'd just get on the car and drive around Buenos Aires listening to music. Though PMG (particularly The Road to You, live, when Lyle was still there (RIP) and Pedro was still in vocals) dominated the playlist, some days, some very special days, just called for those first notes of Bright Size Life by Pat, and then Jaco's solo. It gives me chills to this day. Thank you for this video.
I grew up with Jaco in miami...I remember when he took the frets off his bass...we did bars gigs together, usually trios (im a drummer) it was like playing in a quintet, but we had no idea how good he really was
Yo that's so cool!
Fantastic. Would love to buy you a drink and talk Jaco!
@@jazzman1954 ahhh..no drinking over Jacos memory..
If you knew Jaco why you didn't help the man out when he was down and out? Dudes a great bass player, I always knew that, but I only recently found out that 1) he was a white dude (not that it matters)
And
2) the way the guy went out is fucking tragic
.... and it didn't have to be that way . Every drug addict/alcoholic is missing one thing, well two things,
(a) a support system (friends), or (b) a clue about how to cope with what they are going through
When a dude with that much talent ends up sleeping on a bus stop bench , there is nothing else to think, except that his friends have failed him. If you knew him, you should helped the dude out, that's all I'm saying, cuz it's a goddamn shame and it didn't have to be that way
@@buckemptier Helping an addict is hard. Sometimes, helping a bipolar guy with self-destructive tendencies is quite impossible. I saw him 4 times on stage (3 times in very little clubs in Paris) between 1985 and the end : he was a genius but as Icarus he flied too close to the sun. So did Jimi. These guys were fire and you can't burn forever.
I remember when this came out - I listened to this album for days and shortly thereafter pulled the frets out of my Jazz bass and started learning how to play fretless, which I still do to this day. We were fortunate to be coming up in music in that time frame - so many amazing players were just starting their careers - the Breckers, Jaco, Holdsworth, Steve Gadd, All the Toto guys ...
You just gave me life!! You made 13min seam like an hour. Just found you a couple of month ago with Jaco. I love your language " music theory " and your passion - Its the real deal!!
As much as I love watching Rick's videos 90% of the time there is talk about the notes, chords, modes, etc... I feel like how cats must feel when we talk to them.
Hilarious man!
What can you do but sit down and cry
Dominant flat 7th trapezoid super sauce
I thought I understood the 🎸 some,I realize now I know 🐂💩 I gotta get a Rick Beato book right now and study it hard I'm so kinda confused😵😲😕😯🐒
Yeah that's true until I finally studied slowly for the last 20 years.
You can't go fast its too frustrating.
Music is 12 tones. Its the simplest language man has.
Jazz is the way you unlock music. Its the best way to learn
notes & theory.
They start with Blues (aka Rock and Pop) I, IV and V chords.
The they Begin with the I, V, substitution for the IV and V chords
and your off to the races.
All the Modes are is essentially where the Semitones versus the Whole tones are played in ANY 12 tone scale / key.
The rest is melody and what is the Meter/TIME Duple or Triple meter and
or rhythm bar count.
Growing up in South florida and playing Bass as a teen Jaco was a big influence on me. I listened to Weather report over and over.
How excited is Rick to be covering this. Look at the Cheshire Cat grin on his face! Priceless.
I love these videos on great musicians and what makes them great. Jaco was one of a kind.
Intense!!! I hadn’t really listened to this track since Jazz Appreciation class in college more than a couple decades ago and forgot how insanely over the top Jaco was. Just bananas you could cop as many of those licks as you did Rick! Maybe the most sophisticated of all the awesome videos of yours on record! 🙏🏽
The first time I heard Jaco, I got instantly convinced he was the greatest musician on earth and space. 35 years later, I haven’t changed my mind
He's so over my head he makes me feel so small. Michael Manring does the same to me..
Allan Holdsworth
You are right on, Brother.
He was amazing…. I was lucky enough to see him live with weather report back in the day
I was lucky enough to be living in ft Lauderdale when they were around. I remember the night "it" happened.
Hey Rick - outstanding analysis matched by your enthusiasm. I was a young aspiring jazz funk bassist when the solo album came out. It was so jaw dropping I realised that I could not come close to being that good. I didn't quite give up but he was so far ahead of everyone it made it easier later to pull back from pro to semi-pro! Biggest tribute is that young bassists are still going back to this album (and Teen Town) from 40 years ago! Still the benchmark. I've gone back myself in the last couple of years and can get thru the pieces but not with his style, speed or improvisional ability. Btw never twigged false fingering until your vid. You are a great educator.
He was without a doubt one of the greatest bassist that was ever around. I first heard of him when he played with weather report..I went to weather reports concert in Detroit. He was amazing. And group to. I'll never forget it never.
I learned of Jaco Pastorius through his nephew David. David Pastourius is a bass God around here. Since then I've listened to all his recordings and been to David's jam sessions at the Little Latitudes in Melbourne, FL. David has the same talent as his uncle and brought it to a new level.
After listening intently to every explanation Rick offered I've concluded I know nothing about music except how it sounds.
"Of course, it's not the technique that makes the music; it's the sensitivity of the musician and his ability to be able to fuse his life with the rhythm of the times. This is the essence of music." - a universal truth about music that applies to all great musicians
Hey Rick! Love your channel. I think on RUclips you are the Guru taking us beginner and mediocre and wannabe players back to the garden of many fruits and an excellent agriculture of what makes music - MUSIC. I played in a 3 piece band that did all original songs, no covers, and I thought I got to a particular level of proficiency, and got kinda levelled out there. But man, you have opened the door to the whole universe of musicianship to me (58yrs old) and my adult kids. Just today, I presented them with a Mode/Interval chart, of which they had no knowledge before, and you have inspired us to apply ourselves to the craft of learning to explore our instruments and make interesting music, far beyond the bubblegum flavors of 1, 4, 5 with a few minors in between. Thank you so much Brother, you have inspired us to reach beyond and stretch our mental rubber band, as I am sure you have done for so many others. We appreciate your efforts immensely.
God Bless Jaco! As a drummer i've always loved him. I got my bass player to teach me the harmonics from Portrait of Tracy because i loved it so much. Wow! In my old age i can still play the intro. Thanks Jaco! Many years of pleasure. Rest in peace brother.
The next best thing to having the chops is understanding the music, which is the absolute magic of these videos IMO. Rick's analysis is so clear and easy to follow -- yet detailed and deeply insightful. This is one of the best of Rick's best videos.
Thank you!
Gained a new respect for Rick for taking the time to shed light on Jaco for the young musicians out there.
This is the most awesome analysis of Jaco's 'Donna Lee' that I've ever seen. You have ears of gold, and a magnificent way of explaining things to the rest of us. Thank you!
The number of "Oh!'s and "Wooo!"s and "Ooooo!"s in this video is wonderful - and entirely appropriate.
Man Rick, spot on analysis. I've found your channel recently. You've got some serious musical skills. I can't say I know many people that can pull apart a Queensryche tune from an engineering/producer's perspective and then cover the material in this video. Well done and "Bravo".
This is the uniqueness of Rick Beato. His ability to "share" his passion for music, for free in his videos, entertaining, educating, & enlightening viewers to so many aspects of music theory, regardless of genre, and in a delivery style that keeps one captivated...Not too long, or too short.👍😃🎵🎶🎼
Rick, as a long - time amateur musician and fellow New York Italian, just wanted to say that you're a rarity that provides a unique and amazing service. Thank you!
I met Jaco Pastorius at Barry Harris's Jazz workshop on 8th Avenue at 3 am in the morning at a jam session. I heard the name, had one Weather Report cassette. So he was just a name. I saw this wiry guy get on the stand w/an upright bass. Japanese guy on Piano pissed off at Jaco for joking around. Jaco says to Piano player, Do you know America? Jaco starts playing. Piano player brushes him off. Then Jaco turns to piano player, well, do ya know how to play Satin Doll (sarcastically). So they start playing Satin Doll (the last tune I wanted to hear) and Oh my God. I had a spiritual experience. The band faded into the background as I was totally hypnotized by Jaco. The notes were flying in the air as if I had taken ayuhasca. I'm thinking to myself, this guy isn't just another boring bass player. And I was studying improv with Ron Carter at the time. My friend was chatting with him before the set and told him, Me, Stanley Clarke, and Ron Carter could actually move the earth playing together. The next week, on a Sunday morning, I was in the west fourth IRT subway station, and down at the end of the platform, was this barefoot guy with long hair, kinda really thin (if you know what I mean) strumming a Ukulele. I walked down to take a closer look and it was Jaco Patorious. I said "hey Jaco. I saw you play at Barry Harris last week. You were going to help me and my friend get a gig" he said come to the basket ball court anytime, but I could use $5.00 for breakfast. Well, what are ya gonna do? Say no to Jaco? So I gave Jaco the 5 bucks, said goodbye and got on the train. A couple of weeks later the news came through that he was killed at a bar in Florida.
That was such a sad day for me when I read about his death in the Miami Herald in such a horrible way. How fortunate you are to have shared a personal moment with him.
@TurtleSpirit Flutes - Wow that's an incredible and personal story! It's also kinda sad, and I think indicative of where Jaco was at. I saw him on his Word Of Mouth tour when I was attending Cornish for the Jazz program, but he was so "far out" that there wasn't much hope I could track much of the harmonic complexities. What was undisputed was his incredible fire and abandon which presented the bass as a solo-capable instrument nearly as "heavy" as any electric lead guitar I'd ever heard. Amazing player, horrible tragedy.
Outstanding. Thank you for all this history.
Jaco was a typical complete genius not able to function in normal life.
Great story. Sounds like Jaco. He was an original, from another planet. or maybe the future. Too bad he couldn't figure out how to live in our time now, in peace. Maybe the truly great artists are troubled souls and it's that trouble that inspires them to break through great technique to the magical realm or artistry and innovation?
@The 99% No proof that you're a real person with intellegence
Saw Weather Report in Philly in the early/mid 70's. Blew me completely away. Such a good good band, all musicians were amazing. Saw Jaco later with Joni Mitchell. Again blew me away!
Masterpiece album ! I remember early Jaco playing at the Musician Exchange in Ft. Lauderdale with Metheny in the 70's.
Rick we must be same age we think alike.
You're a really good teacher, Rick. Your theory explanations are easy and clear, and your demonstrations of what you're explaining are superb. Tons of exuberance too. Rock on!
Ive got one of the rare CDs of that album. When I needed it for the Conservatorium, the CD hadnt been available for several years, but the owner of the record store I always went, spend almost a week, calling all over the world (this was like 25 years ago, so internet wasnt very useful yet) and he found one that had to travel halfway around the world, but just a few days later I walked past the store and that guy came running outside, yelling"Ive got it! Ive got it!" How I miss actual record stores, sit down and listen dozens of albums before buying one or two... No one complained when you lit up a cigarette... Man, those where the days. Damn, Im getting old! :P
Maarten Franken The JACO CD is rare? I must be old
From what I remember from 25 years ago, there had been just one round of production, at the end of the 1980s. Maybe there have been new releases after that? I dont know about that... but at the time I bought it, it was real tough to find one, Id been to dozens of stores and no one had one or could order one. And at that time it was said there wasnt going to be a new release. This is what I was told, I have no way of verifying this information, other than that it was the common story in a whole lot of record stores I visited
I think I have a couple different copies on CD still, but the silver medium that the info is written on in the CD has a "shelf life" of about 15 years. It starts to degrade after that. I wouldn't try to invest much time or money in finding old copies.
Actually they all do over time but I think the original issue was the label side being so close to the aluminized data side that the ink was eating through the polycarbonate portion causing deterioration of the data.
What’s this CD thing you speak of?
I always leave your videos a little smarter musically, entertained and inspired. Thanks, Rick!
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Hahahaha!!! I made that mistake years ago. It was my only bass and I ruined it!!
@@MrWillyCC Why mistake? I couldn't set my cheapo Hurricane by Moridaira and when something kept sounding wrong all the time and some frets were really worn down, I thought what the heck. I had owned it for 3-4 years and already had another bass Vester 1400, much nicer looking and handling but not so good sounding, and now I have a wonderful sounding ugly fretless and when I eventually grow tired of that for a few minutes then chop away on the thic-necked cool looking "normal" bass without even plugging it in and then go back to the wonderful ugly fretless after a few minutes. And dream of making music and hanging out here on various musician-videos and reading the nice comments (the comments section on car videos, history or, you know, gun lovers, is 50% poison, and I'm being generous). Sorry for the rant.
Boris Os, when I tried to modify mine I took the neck off and could never get it back properly aligned and could never get rid of horrible string buzz. I own a fretless now and love it! I’m definitely not anti fretless.
@@borisos9832 When I was a teenager, I had a cheap Raven bass. I took the pliers to it and pulled the frets out. Didn't fill the slots. It was a lot of fun to play. Love the fretless. Would love to have one now (I'm not pulling the frets off my Fender though).
My dad owned Pasquale’s the famous live Jazz club in Malibu CA. And he played bass with Bill Evans , count Basie, and the TJB from 65 on with Herb Alpert who now is partners in the club Vibrato in Belaire
Pat Metheny played live at Pasquale’s right after that first album bright sized life came out Jaco like to scrap and sniff a little powder on a few rare occasions 😂
Pasquale's! Now there is a blast from the past! Never got to go there, but I loved the L.A. jazz scene in the early 80s....so many cool clubs long gone....the Comeback Inn in Venice, Sausalito South, Carmelo's, Maiden Voyage, Concerts by the Sea in Redondo Beach...KKGO Jazz 105 with Chuck Niles and Jim Gosa......an incredible time.
Rick Beato is an incredible musician and we are so fortunate to have him as a teacher. He makes music fun. I never developed a taste for jazz, even after playing in a jazz band in high school. But Rick makes it interesting enough that I’ll watch it and maybe/probably learn something from it. More Power To You Rick! We all love and appreciate every one of your videos.
Two things
1. I love Jaco
2. I have no ideas what you said.
Jaco knew jazz harmony backwards. Plus he had perfect pitch as well.
@@craigs19721972 Yeah, good summary :) he was amazing ,technically and artistically
@@craigs19721972 Having perfect pitch has absolutely NOTHING to do with being a musical virtuoso.
@@FelixDegenaar It does on a fretless bass. 😂
LOL...as long as you love Jaco and keep watching Rick, you'll be fine :-)
For like 40 years I’ve been a fan of Weather Report. I learned Jaco’s contribution to that from you today! Thank you!
I've waited a long long time for a deep dive Bass special from you Rick it's about time mister😂
Keep them coming you have a lot of knowledge about Bass that you've been holding back
Jaco was a freak with his harmonics, the intro to ‘Birdland’ with ‘Weather Report’ was Jaco picking octave harmonics.
Amazing explanation and demonstration of this song from one of my favourite albums, Rick. Thank you. As an "old" bass player, I knew that Jaco was great, and I loved his sound. But, until I saw your excellent analysis, I could not fully appreciate his masterful technique. You are a great enthusiastic teacher. Keep it up.
I discovered Jaco when he played with Weather Report on the HEAVY Weather album in 76
I bought this amazing record the year it dropped, as well as all of the other group/solo projects he released. JP was a gamechanging phenom. We're so lucky to be able to benefit from his virtuosity as music lovers/musicians. This song is a revelation! Tragic loss of a prodigious young master. Thnx for featuring this legendary powerhouse Beato! You got mad skills too. Love your channel
Rick is so joyful about the music. Inspiring. 😊
Thanks for this Rick. I’ve been fortunate enough to meet Jaco in 1980, meet Pat Metheny in 1978 and see Miles in London in 1982. Great musicians who amongst many have helped define jazz today. Thanks for this analysis and for your great channel, of course.😷🌞👍🇬🇧😷
Later on, Jaco said "It took me 9 years to get that Donna Lee sound, 9 years". What else can we say? It's not just tremendous technique, but pure musicality of a genius!
Genius = 10% talent + 90% sweat
@@bernardjharmsen304 and able to quickly make the most out of that sweat.
Jaco ( I think) didn’t mean the notes or phasing but to play it with absolutely no noise. On his debut album it was a one take recording.
And, Of course, PRACTICE
Glad I’m watching this video again. Also something cool about Jaco’s opening lick of the solo is that those first couple of measures are straight from another Parker song called Kim. This and the other Parker quotes in the solo truly shows his deep understanding of the originator while still being able sound like Jaco. A true master
Donna Lee head ain’t all that easy for most horn players, let alone bassists! But Jaco’s solo is revolutionary...
I was lucky enough to see Jaco twice with Weather Report in the mid to late 1970s - I don't have the words to describe how wonderful he was and how fantastic that band was.
I don't feel like most people outside of musicians an aficionados get how ground breaking Jaco is. He's up there with Hendrix and all the greats. Thank you for this Rick.
Rick, I'm always amazed that you have such a great ear for hearing all the nuances that support the lead in a song. This is the best channel on RUclips for musicians.
That was my first jazz record (and my first exposure to Jaco, too). I was still listening mostly to Black Sabbath, but more and more to Rush and Yes at the time. I'd heard of Metheny peripherally (think I saw an ad for a concert on the local news with a brief clip of him hitting a big harmonic across his guitar over a rushing rhythm) and thought I should give it a try. Picked up this one because I liked the cover.
I liked it immediately, though I had no point of reference in jazz. Over the years it took on deeper and deeper significance. Along with one other ECM record I bought at the time (Ralph Towner, Solo Concert-because my beloved art teacher, Clarence Locke, recommended it), these two albums came before I was really aware of jazz and have endured from my teens into my 50s.
Amazing that I would happen upon two of the greatest collections of musical statements ever laid to vinyl long before I could possibly have full appreciation. The only down side is that I've come across little to rival either in all my years.
I love that you can hear everything
6:49 And finally we've got it! after more than 800 videos Rick doesn't have chops to play something. Fortunately human after all XD great video! Thanks Rick!
Adam Szczegóła Rick still broke my ears
@@Michael-fl9ge Has RB been humbled yet in a video by any Hendrix licks?
Yeah, but he could sing it. I can’t even get close to that!
@@DeeEllEff 'manic depression' has one of the most deceptively intricate solos imaginable. Even EJ has gone on record saying that he finds it quite cumbersome to play.
Thank you Rick, always amazing to listen to you, no matter who you are featuring.
Jaco Pastorius was, and still remains the greatest bassist the world has ever seen, as far as I'm concerned. Particularly love the story of Jaco, on the eve of playing a big concert, seen digging the frets out of his bass with a knife and sending out for some filler compound to fill the gaps. it certainly rings true of Jaco who was known for doing many crazy things. So glad he did and oh, that sound!
Dr. Beato takes music education to a new level...
What amazes me the most is the fact that Jaco, like many of the greats, was probably simply improvising these parts without much rehearsal if any existed at all. They simply played whatever in the moment and they were so good that they did no wrong.
Jaco's bass parts were all
Composed before hand.He wasn't known as a great improviser.
@@williambradley8004 This "Jaco couldn't improvise" bullshit is a myth that somehow started to spread on the internet a while ago. Because he chose to prepare a select few of his studio solos( not all) beforehand that means he didn't have the ability to also improvise? I'm sorry but that's nonsense! There are literally hundreds of live recordings to refute your statement and any musician he ever gigged with before his decline would surely disagree if they read your comment. To name just one example, "Shadows & Light" with Joni is live and Jaco's playing is easily on the same level as the studio albums. Some would even argue he went beyond. Unless you suggest that he sat down before the gig and wrote out all the hundreds of lines/parts he played that day, which of course is a ridiculous notion for a lot of reasons. Even on the studio recordings there are many obvious examples of improvisation. And Peter Erskine himself wrote that he never once saw Jaco write out parts while he was in Weather Report. Some of the greatest improvisers in jazz hired Jaco for their gigs. Ira Sullivan and Pat Metheny come to mind. They wouldn't do that if they felt Jaco was a lackluster improviser now would they? I could go on but you get the picture..
@@williambradley8004 Fake news man, which is pretty darn obvious….
The only time I EVER got an autograph was Jaco's when he was playing the el Mocambo in Toronto in 1983. I took my copy of Bright Size Life into the bar and asked him to sign it. I got the raised eyebrow on that one. "Hey man, that's not even my album." He was good enough to sign it but I sure wish I had his first album with me instead.