Overview

The story of Jaco Pastorius, a self-taught, larger-than-life musician who single-handedly changed the course of modern music by redefining the sound and the role of the electric bass guitar. Never-before-seen 8mm film, photographs, and audio recordings unveil the true story behind the legend of Jaco’s life, his music, and his heartbreaking end.

Cast

Bootsy Collins, Flea, Joni Mitchell, Wayne Shorter, Sting

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What is "Jaco" about?

The story of Jaco Pastorius, a self-taught, larger-than-life musician who single-handedly changed the course of modern music by redefining the sound and the role of the electric bass guitar. Never-before-seen 8mm film, photographs, and audio recordings unveil the true story behind the legend of Jaco’s life, his music, and his heartbreaking end.

When was "Jaco" released?

Jaco was released in 2015.

Who stars in "Jaco"?

The cast includes Bootsy Collins, Flea, Joni Mitchell, Wayne Shorter.

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