Jaco Pastorius Big Band & Richard Bona - Full Concert [HD] | Live at North Sea Jazz Festival 2004

JACO PASTORIUS BIG BAND WITH RICHARD BONA SATURDAY 10 JULY 2004 • PAUL ACKET PAVILJOEN • Congress Centre, The Hague, The Netherlands LINEUP Gary Keller (alto sax, tenor sax); Billy Ross (alto sax); Mike Brignola (baritone sax); Ed Calle (tenor sax); Peter Graves (conductor); Greg Gisbert, Jason Carder, Ken Faulk (trumpet); Dana Teboe, John Kricker (trombone); Randy Bernsen (guitar); Mike Levine (keys); Jeff Carswell, Richard Bona (bass); Mark Griffith (drums). John Francis “Jaco“ Pastorius (December 1, 1951 – September 21, 1987) was an American jazz bassist, composer, and producer. Widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential bassists of all time, Pastorius recorded albums as a solo artist, band leader, and as a member of the jazz fusion group Weather Report from 1976 to 1981. He also collaborated with numerous artists, including Pat Metheny and Joni Mitchell. ABOUT this concert - press release of 2004 Jaco Pastorius was the first jazz virtuoso on the electrical bass and one of the great pioneers of fusion. He didn’t only introduce the world to the fretless bass, but also proved that a lot of rhythmical and harmonic possibilities could be added to the instrument. In addition to that Pastorius grew to be one of the most talented composers of the 20th century. He was one of the key members of Weather Report, the band of Wayne Shorter and Joe Zawinul, which is considered to be thé fusion group of all time. Regretfully Pastorius died in a tragic way. The Jaco Pastorius Big Band featuring Richard Bona led by Peter Graves play a tribute to a mega talent who had to leave the jazz world much too soon. A well picked choice, because big band jazz was Pastorius’ love of his life. Welcome to the official North Sea Jazz Archive! On our channel you will find live performances and interviews of Jazz Legends like Lionel Hampton, Ray Charles, Maceo Parker, Herbie Hancock and many more, who have performed at the legendary North Sea Jazz Festival in the Netherlands Watch more videos 👉 Subscribe now 👉 Website 👉 Thanks for all your support. Rating the video and leaving a comment is always appreciated! Please: respect each other in the comments. This is the official YouTube channel of North Sea Jazz Archive