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12. Anyone who calls themselves a bass player has heard of Jaco!

Sun Jul 13, 2025, 01:02 PM

Jul 13

He is legendary!

I play bass. I can only aspire to play near his level.

Now that my hands have given out, it will never happen. OH well.

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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

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

Lololol blm Tuesday #14

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 Monday #13