Jaco Pastorius

Compilation of sixteen classics by the man who revolutionised jazz-rock crossover and bass playing generally Full accurate transcriptions in bass tablature and standard notation.

Full accurate transcriptions of the bass parts from fourteen of the classic songs the bass legend recorded with Weather Report.

Hal Leonard Guitar Method-Learn to use the entire fretboard with the Incredible Scale Finder. This book contains over 1300 scale diagrams for the most important 17 scale types including major and minor scales pentatonics the seven major modes diminished melodic minor harmonic minor and more in all 12 keys. Basic scale theory is also presented to help you apply these colourful sounds in your own music.

The Bass Play-Along Series has been created to help you to play your favourite songs quickly and easily. Just follow the tab listen to the audio to hear how the Bass should sound and then play along using the separate backing tracks. The melody and lyrics are also included in the book in case you want to sing or to simply help you follow along. The purchase price includes online access to audio for download or streaming.This volume features 8 Jaco Pastorius songs: Birdland Bright Size Life Continuum The Dry Cleaner from Des Moines 4 A.M. Harlequin Teen Town and Come On Come Over.

This funk classic from Jaco Pastorius naturally features a prominent role for the bass player. Skillfully arranged for full jazz ensemble the back and forth riffs are traded between smaller groups within the band. Also featured is a solo for alto sax along with plenty of hard-hitting figures for the brass.

A fitting tribute to the troubled genius who revolutionized electric bass playing and bridged the gaps between jazz R&B rock and funk.From his early days in R&B club bands through his international stardom with fusion group Weather Report and on to his solo career and tragic death at age 35 this book portrays the life and music of Jaco Pastorius the self-proclaimed 'world's greatest bass player.'This special anniversary edition features new interviews with Jaco's childhood friends prominent bass players of Jaco's era and afterward and girlfriend Teresa Nagell who was with Jaco in the last few years of his life. Some incidents from the first edition have beenfurther researched and expanded to become full chapters.Exclusive to this edition the CD features newly revealed music tracks from Jaco's early years along with spoken testimonials from Jaco's friends and colleagues. The book also contains new never-before-seen photos acquired from the Pastorius estate.

The late master demonstrates the techniques that made him the most influential electric bassist of all time. Jaco explains his right and left-hand technique harmonics finger exercises and more. Includes several solos as well as performances. One of the most popular instructional videos. Booklet included.

Recorded by Weather Report on their landmark album Heavy Weather in 1977 Havona epitomizes the high-energy jazz fusion style of Jaco Pastorius. This version for Little Big Band is a real showpiece for the bass player and includes a transcription of Jaco's part along with an alternate easier part. Also included is a flexible solo section for any player.