Documentary ·Music · 2015 · 1h 51m

Jaco

Director

Paul Marchand Stephen Kijak

Cast

Bootsy Collins as Self Flea as Self Joni Mitchell as Self Wayne Shorter as Self Sting as Self

Crew

Robert Trujillo — Writer

Synopsis

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.

Trailer

Official Trailer youtube.com

Key Collaborators

Paul Marchand Director Stephen Kijak Director Robert Trujillo Writer

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