Jaco (2016)

Documentaire over bassist Jaco Pastorius.\nA compelling story of prodigious talent, personal adventures and raw human vulnerability, 'Jaco' presents the world of the bass guitar phenomenon Jaco Pastorius through the eyes of his family and various musical collaborators. Produced by Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo, this blistering biopic contains incredible unseen footage and photography from the Pastorius family archive, and takes viewers into the heart and soul of this hugely influential cross-genre artist. Featuring interviews with an array of artists (Flea, Joni Mitchell, Sting, Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Geddy Lee) and friends, 'Jaco' unveils the story of his music, his life, his demise, and ultimately the fragility of great artistic genius. Disc 1 features the 2 hour film. Disc 2 features outtakes, anecdotes, and stories. More than 20 interviews with Carlos Santana, Mike Stern and many more, who discuss Jaco's incredible contributions to music, the art of the bass and the boundaries of music, as well as Jaco the person. (bron: Iron Horse)

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