4.53/5
Author: Bill Milkowski
Publication Date: Sep 1, 1996
Formats: PDF,Paperback,Kindle
Rating: 4.53/5 out of 662
Publisher: Backbeat Books
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Aug 20, 2015
I fucking love Jaco. This book is probably worth 4 stars, but it is about Jaco so who cares? His playing on Joni Mitchell's live version of Hejira is simply perfection.Feb 05, 2013
Jaco Pastorius was an electric bass legend with the equally legendary fusion jazz group Weather Report and died in a senseless beating death outside of a bar. That's pretty much what the average jazzhead may know of Jaco, but this book takes a great look at his musicianship, composition style, great spirit, wild times, and unfortunate mental degeneration. From a writing standpoint, it's put together adequately with many anecdotes from his Jaco's family and colleagues. However, there are some Jaco Pastorius was an electric bass legend with the equally legendary fusion jazz group Weather Report and died in a senseless beating death outside of a bar. That's pretty much what the average jazzhead may know of Jaco, but this book takes a great look at his musicianship, composition style, great spirit, wild times, and unfortunate mental degeneration. From a writing standpoint, it's put together adequately with many anecdotes from his Jaco's family and colleagues. However, there are some repeated quotes here and there along with some glaring editorial errors that mar the writing. For me, what raised this biography above being a standard life story was the emotional undercurrent.Aug 29, 2013
Genius, Virtuoso, composer, innovator, Jaco pastorius, made an everlasting impression for electric bass players. This book takes you through the development of his Carrier and his personal life all the way until the heart braking last few years of his life. "The Extrodinary and Tragic Life of Jaco Pastorius" I felt, was a quick and very enjoyable read. Reading about the legend and hearing about how highly people think of his playing is quite inspiring. While reading this book, I very much so Genius, Virtuoso, composer, innovator, Jaco pastorius, made an everlasting impression for electric bass players. This book takes you through the development of his Carrier and his personal life all the way until the heart braking last few years of his life. "The Extrodinary and Tragic Life of Jaco Pastorius" I felt, was a quick and very enjoyable read. Reading about the legend and hearing about how highly people think of his playing is quite inspiring. While reading this book, I very much so enjoyed the fact that it talked more so about Jaco's life in terms of what he did as a musician compared to some of the other biographies I've read about musicians although it did talk a lot about his personal life. I would however recommend anyone who wants to read this, to be prepared for how sad the book might seem at times. It's really horrible to hear about someone going through the symptoms of being bipolar, which helped lead to his self destructive behavior. I would highly recommend this to not only any bass players but,to any jazz enthusiasts as well. ...moreOct 24, 2012
This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. This book was outstanding in my opinon, it was some what hard to follow, but still, it was a very very, good book, and it was like if you actually met Jaco Pastorius, and sat him down and asked him evey question about his life that you could possibly think of. I recommend this book to anyone that is intrested in how someone so amazing at bass, that stays drug free through most of his life, can suddenly become a huge drugie, and how drasticaly it affects his entire life, and how sadly... it lead This book was outstanding in my opinon, it was some what hard to follow, but still, it was a very very, good book, and it was like if you actually met Jaco Pastorius, and sat him down and asked him evey question about his life that you could possibly think of. I recommend this book to anyone that is intrested in how someone so amazing at bass, that stays drug free through most of his life, can suddenly become a huge drugie, and how drasticaly it affects his entire life, and how sadly... it lead to his death.Feb 10, 2013
Ultimately a depressing story of the life of a genuine savant in the world of jazz. The unparalleled promise of his early career devolves into paroxysms of self destructive behavior. A sad tale of someone whose bi-polar disorder was not only untreated but exacerbated by his nomadic musician lifestyle and association with a host of enablers.Mar 08, 2017
An enthralling music biography that had me reading large chunks of in single sittings. the facts of what Jaco also went through in his life just proves the point of the sad state of mental health in this country, let alone how badly it is stigmatized. the latter could be for another time though.Apr 30, 2014
You can't really write a good bio about an egomaniac. Great bass player, but after so many pages of "I am the greatest in the world!" this got old fast.Apr 20, 2008
Ah shir God bless him - genius.Mar 01, 2010
Great book. I just finished reading it yesterday.Mar 26, 2013
What a tragic story, the life of the greatest electric bassist who ever lived. The last few years of his life had me close to tears.Aug 06, 2013
finished readings this - what a very sad story, what a genius of a musician - how truly awful he suffered and made those around him suffer too.Feb 14, 2016
If you know any of his music and/or his work with Weather Report this is a great read. Very talented, yet such a tragic end.Apr 05, 2008
A captivating look into the troubled and chaotic life of the greatest bass player the world has ever known.Oct 23, 2016
The life of one of my musical heroes told in detail. I absolutely love this book.Sep 12, 2008
If you are interested in Jaco specifically, it's worth the time. However, poorly written.Aug 05, 2014
Jaco was an incredibly unique and explosive musician. Alcohol and cocaine were his demise. Lots of awesome stories in this book, but I felt that the biographer held back from going into too much detail which was disappointing.Sep 19, 2012
The truth about the "Hendrix of the bass". Also serves as a cautionary tale for young musicians and artists. The man was a troubled genius for sure, but I will be forever grateful for his contribution to my craft. Truly the world's greatest bass player, bar none.Apr 03, 2013
This was one of the saddest things I've ever read. Being a musician, I was very aware of Jaco and his ability on the fretless bass, however, I was totally unprepared for the bizarre antics he exhibited throughout his personal and professional life. Heartbreaking. A must read for Jaco fans.Jun 06, 2012
I recommend this book for any Jaco fans, or jazz fans in general, but you should approach it knowing that Jaco's family and many of his friends and peers have cast a lot of doubt on much of what is presented. There are some very entertaining stories, and even if you take everything said here with a few grains of salt it is still a worthwhile read. Hopefully the upcoming documentary takes a few steps towards setting the record straight.Sep 04, 2016
Kindle Blew ItJan 04, 2013
Took a short break to Re-read Bill Milkowski tremendous work on Mr. PastoriusNov 13, 2014
I wasn't really sure what to think about this book since I had read Pat Metheny had issues with it. I also found out Pat was able to write a forward to subsequent editions. Nevertheless, Jaco's life was taken way too soon by an over-zealous bouncer. I remember when I had heard that Jaco was murdered-- essentially, that is what happened. I still think that Jaco is one of the few musicians who transcended his instrument-- Miles Davis, Charlie Parker and Jimi Hendrix are a few others-- and was able I wasn't really sure what to think about this book since I had read Pat Metheny had issues with it. I also found out Pat was able to write a forward to subsequent editions. Nevertheless, Jaco's life was taken way too soon by an over-zealous bouncer. I remember when I had heard that Jaco was murdered-- essentially, that is what happened. I still think that Jaco is one of the few musicians who transcended his instrument-- Miles Davis, Charlie Parker and Jimi Hendrix are a few others-- and was able to define an approach to music. Through Jaco's transformation of his instrument, he redefined the roll of the bass as a member of an ensemble. Unfortunately, I think the book spent too much time focused on Jaco's personal experiences and not enough on his musical genius. Still, the book did humanize Jaco and give us a glimpse of what he was going through. ...moreJan 23, 2009
while his recordings of jazz fusion helped to create one of the most loathesome brands of music (that music you hear in an elavator, or at the dentist's office counting backwards from ten, ready to get your teeth drilled, that's all watered down imitations of what jaco was doing), his electric bass playing revolutionized the way the electric bass was viewed in the jazz community. before jaco it was anathema to use an electric bass on jazz tunes, but after jaco, every bass player wanted to play while his recordings of jazz fusion helped to create one of the most loathesome brands of music (that music you hear in an elavator, or at the dentist's office counting backwards from ten, ready to get your teeth drilled, that's all watered down imitations of what jaco was doing), his electric bass playing revolutionized the way the electric bass was viewed in the jazz community. before jaco it was anathema to use an electric bass on jazz tunes, but after jaco, every bass player wanted to play the electric bass just like jaco. and therein lies the problem. jaco's recorded music, incorparated way to many styles of music, thus making his music a goulash of neutered world/jazz music. this was only made worse when the imitators got a hold of his style, and thus was born: dentist jazz (as i like to call it). sorry to any real jazz enthusiast for my lame definitions of jazz terms. anyway jaco, being a genius jazz player, had to also have a serious drug/drink problem as well as serious mental issues. jaco was very abrasive and repeatedly lost control of his behaviour. one night he lipped off to the wrong person: a club owner with a black belt in karate. he proceeded to beat him to death, literally. well as you can see, this is all very compelling reading, even if it is a very cliched brilliant musician/junky tale. it was entertaining enough. for anyone interested in what all the fuss was about, check out this youtube video:Nov 12, 2019
Great bass player, tortured human being. Story tells from his start to end in South Florida and NYC. Sad tale....but really glad I got to see him liveMar 25, 2017
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