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(5,047 posts) Sat Jul 12, 2025, 09:35 PM Jul 12

Jaco Pastorius is the best bassist you've probably never heard of. [View all]

Widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential bassists of all time,[2] Pastorius recorded albums as a solo artist, band leader, and as a member of the jazz fusion group Weather Report from 1976 to 1981. He also collaborated with numerous artists, including Herbie Hancock, Pat Metheny and Joni Mitchell.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaco_Pastorius

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Jaco Pastorius is the best bassist you've probably never heard of. [View all] sir pball Jul 12 OP

One of my favorite bassists along with Jerry Seay. blm Jul 12 #1

+1. He's on a ton of great music, and has several signature bass models. Silent Type Jul 12 #2

You know I've heard of him. LudwigPastorius Jul 12 #3

Lololol blm Tuesday #14

I have a couple of Weather Report and four Joni Mitchell albums with him. Great albums Bernardo de La Paz Jul 12 #4

I'm fortunate to have seen him play tonekat Jul 12 #5

I've certainly heard of him. edbermac Jul 13 #6

In his biography Mblaze Jul 13 #7

I remember them Figarosmom Jul 13 #8

Still haven't seen this documentary about him.... progressoid Jul 13 #9

Insofar as nearly all bassists are anonymous... malthaussen Jul 13 #10

Well, I've Sure Heard Of Him ProfessorGAC Jul 13 #11

Anyone who calls themselves a bass player has heard of Jaco! OldBaldy1701E Jul 13 #12

Excellent fan-made video of Jaco's composition, Havona. LudwigPastorius Jul 14 #13