Variety.com (Free subscription) | 17 hours ago
Music Reviews: Jacofest, a rousing all-star tribute to the late genre-bending, electric bass phenom Jaco Pastorius, found that artful balance between legacy and longing, delicate mixing history and mystery.
All About Jazz (Free subscription) | 20/11/2008
Jacofest - A Tribute to Jaco Pastorius at Iridium November 20 - 23 New York, NY - The late great bassist-composer Jaco Pastorius, an undeniable force on contemporary jazz during the 70s as well as a towering influence on two generations of musicians, will be feted at the Iridium Jazz Club in New York from November 20 - 23. Included in this all-star gala, produced by impresario Charles Carlini, are...
Popdose (Free subscription) | 18/11/2008
Dan Wilson (Trip Shakespeare, Semisonic, solo artist) Okay Darren, here are my picks! I’m sure if I thought about it more I’d only come up with a bunch more bonus picks, so I’m sticking to these. Joni Mitchell’s Hejira album. If it were one song I’d say “Hejira” — there’s something so heartbreaking about Jaco Pastorius’ bass [...]
Cobb (Free subscription) | 26/10/2008
I recently changed my Facebook profile. I've got some new music in my head that speaks to me and I dig it enough to share. The first is Joe Satriani. I've been listening to him for about three months now,...
Hidden Track (Free subscription) | 09/10/2008
Once again it’s time for a special guest to take the reigns of the B List . This week, guitar-maker Andrew Olson of AO Guitars shares a list of his favorite Fender players. AO Guitars makes high-quality instruments for the discerning musician… Hey everybody! I can’t say how thrilled I am to be back on the B List for a second edition of AO’s Top 10. If you recall the last one , I delved into my Top...
The Independent (Free subscription) | 04/10/2008
A virtuoso bass guitarist, Tom Jenkinson is part Jaco Pastorius, part Mark King. He's also a virtuoso with a sampler, pioneering the "drill and bass" style of breakbeat jungle beloved of labelmates such as Vibert and Richard James.
All About Jazz (Free subscription) | 03/10/2008
By Cornelius White Nu-Jazz Saxophonist Conrad "Butch" Thomas may be new to the charts in the United States, but he's no neophyte to the global music industry. His career spans 30 years of featured performance and recordings by the likes of Jaco Pastorius, Lenny Kravitz, Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin and Sting...
Nice Up (Free subscription) | 30/09/2008
SINCE BREAKING through in 1995 with Love You Higher, most local fans have identified Benjy Myaz with the lovers rock genre. But, he is quick to point out that being a musician is more important to him than singing.
Musical Stew Daily (Free subscription) | 22/09/2008
Although the details of Jaco’s death are still sketchy, one thing remains clear, he passed on this date (actually September 21) in 1987. RIP Jaco. Here he is playing “Donna Lee”: Here’s a show with his Word Of Mouth band from 1982: Download 1 Download 2
All About Jazz (Free subscription) | 19/09/2008
Birli LAGRNE (with Hadrien Feraud): Electric Side (Dreyfus Jazz) in stores 11/11/2008 Electric Side, the new album by guitar great Birli Lagrne, finds the artist reconnecting with his jazz/rock persona, in the spirit of his 1980's collaborations with Jaco Pastorius. The sound is an exciting and unique update on contemporary jazz sounds, featuring wonderful new Birli Lagrne compositions, and an incredible...
All About Jazz (Free subscription) | 19/09/2008
Lionel Loueke and Richard Bona September 26-27, 7:30pm and 9:30pm The Allen Room Frederick P. Rose Hall, Home of Jazz at Lincoln Center Broadway at 60th Street Guitarist/vocalist Lionel Loueke from Benin and bassist/vocalist Richard Bona from Cameroon create an unforgettable evening of the folkloric music of their homelands and contemporary jazz vocabulary...
PlaybillArts.com (Free subscription) | 13/09/2008
The rhythmic and romantic music of Africa makes its way to Jazz at Lincoln Center this month with West African guitarist Lionel Loueke and Camaroonian bassist/vocalist Richard Bona- who will make magic at The Allen Room Sept. 2627.
News Scotsman (Free subscription) | 12/09/2008
Virtuoso bassist Mario Caribe talks about his 'Islay 10' project for this year's Islay Jazz Festival
Musical Stew Daily (Free subscription) | 25/08/2008
This of course is fantasy, but just imagine Francis Albert working with Sammy Cahn and Paul Anka to write lyrics to the monumental jazz album “Heavy Weather” by Weather Report. Sinatra and Jaco in the studio together? Jazz.com explores this fantasy: Sinatra Sings Weather Report (RCA 121215) From the LP liner notes: “Sinatra and producer Quincy Jones [...]
Washington Post (Free subscription) | 18/08/2008
At Wolf Trap on Saturday night, Stanley Clarke recalled conversations he had with two late jazz greats -- fellow bassists Charles Mingus and Jaco Pastorius. They all agreed that one day someone should form a "bass army."
