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Jaco Pastorius

American Musician

Born: Dec 1, 1951

Died: Sep 21, 1987

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Joseph Zawinul does overkill, and his technological overkill sucks, but there's no friction between us; I just say, 'Look,' and that's it. Do you have any idea how much music I learned from him? Jaco Pastorius

Joseph Zawinul and Toots Thielmans, in my opinion, are the only Europeans who can play rhythm-and-blues. Jaco Pastorius

Only Joseph Opinion In My Opinion Who Europeans Play

I had an upright - it took me years and years to get enough bread to get it. I'm from Florida, so one morning I woke up, go in the corner, and the bass is in a hundred pieces 'cause the humidity is so bad. I mean, the upright just blew up. I said, 'Forget it, man. I can't afford this anymore.' Jaco Pastorius

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I play in tune like a cello player and use legitimate vibrato. There are no tricks; it's just all in the hands! Jaco Pastorius

Tricks Like Hands Cello Just Legitimate Tune Use Play Player

I was playing legit snare with a traditional grip, not a matched grip. After I broke my left wrist, I couldn't hit a snare drum anymore. From the age of 13 to 17, I couldn't really get a pop on the snare drum. I would hit it, and my wrist would almost shatter. Jaco Pastorius

I'm the greatest bass player in the world. Jaco Pastorius

World Bass Bass Player Greatest Player

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