GS1000 Posted December 12, 2012 Posted December 12, 2012 Excellent, frank book about the life of Jaco Pastorius. Includes CD. Currently in the post to Geek99. So contact him to borrow after he's finished with it. [attachment=124874:jaco book 002.JPG] I met Jaco very briefly near to his demise when I was living in Fort Lauderdale, Fla in the 1980s. He wandered into an almost empty bar on N Federal Highway one afternoon where I was having a beer with a couple of Canadian guys. There was an old-timer house jazz band playing and he asked them if he could sit in on a number. They agreed. The guys at my table got all animated and couldn't believe I'd never heard of Jaco or Weather report! I was 20 and into punk/rock. I went for a jimmy and Jaco was in there tidying his hair up - he was in a bad state, sleeping rough etc at that time. I had no idea how famous/infamous he was and struck up a conversation with him and told him I hoped he'd liven the band up a bit! He didn't disappoint. After playing along with some jazz standard for a couple of minutes he cranked the old boy's amp up to full totally drowning out the band. It's a long time ago but I remember him doing some fast shredding type stuff at the top end of the fretboard, down on one knee! Afterwards he wandered back out the way he came in. A few weeks later I heard he'd been killed. I never discovered his music until recently through youtube, After reading this book, the encounter I had made sense. Quote
TheGreek Posted January 2, 2013 Posted January 2, 2013 I got this for Xmas - haven't had a chance to make a start yet but it comes highly recommended and I'm looking forward to getting into it.. Quote
paul j h Posted January 3, 2013 Posted January 3, 2013 Hi can i be added to the list please. Cheers Paul. Quote
Fionn Posted January 3, 2013 Posted January 3, 2013 It's a good read, to be sure ... a real insight into the life of Jaco and the scene that he lived so large within. It left me feeling sad ... so so tragic. Quote
Geek99 Posted January 9, 2013 Posted January 9, 2013 Finished - Although highly detailed, I was left a little unimpressed by his style. Fans will probably overlook this though. PMing Jimbothy 1. Jimbothy 2. Paul JH Quote
Geek99 Posted January 11, 2013 Posted January 11, 2013 Copy the list above and repost it, adding yourself, is my advice Quote
Lord Sausage Posted January 11, 2013 Posted January 11, 2013 [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]1. Jimbothy[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]2. Paul JH[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]3. Lord Sausage[/font][/color] Quote
JazzBassFan Posted January 25, 2013 Posted January 25, 2013 [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]1. Jimbothy[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]2. Paul JH[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]3. Lord Sausage - could I be after you please? If yes, then:[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]4. JazzBassFan[/font][/color] Quote
jimbobothy Posted January 26, 2013 Posted January 26, 2013 Not too far off finishing it, hopefully by next week then I'll post it onto the next in line. Quote
ubassman Posted January 30, 2013 Posted January 30, 2013 (edited) ...added myself to the list! [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]1. Jimbothy[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]2. Paul JH[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]3. Lord Sausage - could I be after you please? If yes, then:[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]4. JazzBassFan[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]5. Ubassman [/font][/color] ...any speed readers above me? Edited January 30, 2013 by ubassman Quote
Lord Sausage Posted January 30, 2013 Posted January 30, 2013 [quote name='ubassman' timestamp='1359534538' post='1956117'] ...added myself to the list! [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]1. Jimbothy[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]2. Paul JH[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]3. Lord Sausage - could I be after you please? If yes, then:[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]4. JazzBassFan[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]5. Ubassman [/font][/color] ...any speed readers above me? [/quote] I read real quick, especially if i like something. Quote
Lord Sausage Posted January 30, 2013 Posted January 30, 2013 [quote name='JazzBassFan' timestamp='1359152974' post='1951013'] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]1. Jimbothy[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]2. Paul JH[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]3. Lord Sausage - could I be after you please? If yes, then:[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]4. JazzBassFan[/font][/color] [/quote]When i get it i will post it to you Quote
jimbobothy Posted January 31, 2013 Posted January 31, 2013 All packaged up and posting after work today, first full book I've read for a while. Loved the first half, really inspiring to hear the background to the albums that I really dig. Second half was really sad seeing the result of certain choices, but overall I liked the read and would recommend it to any Jacoite!! Quote
ubassman Posted February 1, 2013 Posted February 1, 2013 [quote name='Lord Sausage' timestamp='1359564981' post='1956748'] When i get it i will post it to you [/quote] Great stuff ! Was listening to Pat Metheny interview and he was saying how be really misses Jaco as one of the people who brought so much to music ..what an accolade! Quote
TommyK Posted February 1, 2013 Posted February 1, 2013 [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]1. Jimbothy[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]2. Paul JH[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]3. Lord Sausage - could I be after you please? If yes, then:[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]4. JazzBassFan[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]5. Ubassman[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]6. TommyK (Please, thank you, thank you etc..)[/font][/color] Quote
paul j h Posted February 6, 2013 Posted February 6, 2013 Hi, i have contacted Lord Sausage to pass on the book. Cheers Paul. Quote
ubassman Posted February 8, 2013 Posted February 8, 2013 [s][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]1. Jimbothy[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]2. Paul JH[/font][/color][/s] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]3. Lord Sausage - could I be after you please? If yes, then:[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]4. JazzBassFan[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]5. Ubassman[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]6. TommyK (Please, thank you, thank you etc..)[/font][/color] Movin on up the list ....and Lord Sausage is a fast reader too ! Quote
Lord Sausage Posted February 8, 2013 Posted February 8, 2013 [quote name='ubassman' timestamp='1360337669' post='1968948'] [s][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]1. Jimbothy[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]2. Paul JH[/font][/color][/s] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]3. Lord Sausage - could I be after you please? If yes, then:[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]4. JazzBassFan[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]5. Ubassman[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]6. TommyK (Please, thank you, thank you etc..)[/font][/color] Movin on up the list ....and Lord Sausage is a fast reader too ! [/quote]I'll hammer it when i get it and send it on to JazzBassFan the day after i've finished. (I do all my reading at night) Quote
Lord Sausage Posted February 12, 2013 Posted February 12, 2013 Got it today, will be as quick as i can. Quote
MilkyBarKid Posted February 17, 2013 Posted February 17, 2013 [s][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]1. Jimbothy[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]2. Paul JH[/font][/color][/s] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]3. Lord Sausage - could I be after you please? If yes, then:[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]4. JazzBassFan[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]5. Ubassman[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]6. TommyK (Please, thank you, thank you etc..)[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]7. Milk[/font][/color]yBarKid Adding my name too - what a a great idea this is. Quote
TommyK Posted February 17, 2013 Posted February 17, 2013 [quote name='MilkyBarKid' timestamp='1361093879' post='1980803'] [s][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]1. Jimbothy[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]2. Paul JH[/font][/color][/s] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]3. Lord Sausage - could I be after you please? If yes, then:[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]4. JazzBassFan[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]5. Ubassman[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]6. TommyK (Please, thank you, thank you etc..)[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]7. Milk[/font][/color]yBarKid Adding my name too - what a a great idea this is. [/quote] Got your PM John. Address noted. will send it on when i've finished with it. Cheers Tom Quote
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