Jaco Pastorius
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Summary
Jaco Pastorius was born on December 1, 1951[1], in Norristown[2]. He died on September 21, 1987[3], in Broward Health[4]. He worked as a bassist[5], composer[6], jazz musician[7], bandleader[8], and recording artist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.51% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20,315 views/month, #5,073 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Fort Lauderdale[11]
- Child: Felix Pastorius[12]
- Country of citizenship: United States[13]
- Employer: University of Miami[14]
- Educated at: University of Miami[15], Northeast High School[16]
- Member of: Blood, Sweat & Tears[17], Weather Report[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Genre: jazz[20], jazz-funk[21], jazz fusion[22]
- Record label: Warner Bros. Records[23], Epic Records[24]
- Discography: Jaco Pastorius discography[25]
- Commons category: Jaco Pastorius[26]
- Cause of death: cerebral hemorrhage[27]
- Family name: Pastorius[28]
- Given name: John[29], Francis[30], Anthony[31]
- Official website: http://www.jacopastorius.com/[32]
- Topic's main category: Category:Jaco Pastorius[33]
- Commons gallery: Jaco Pastorius[34]
- Medical condition: bipolar disorder[35]
- Manner of death: homicide[36]
- Instrument: bass guitar[37]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[38]
- Birth name: John Francis Anthony Pastorius III[39]
- Name in native language: Jaco Pastorius[40]
- Start of work period: 1964[41]
- End of work period: 1987[42]
Why It Matters
Jaco Pastorius has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 50 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
He has been cited as an influence by Biréli Lagrène[45], a jazz guitarist[46], b. 1966[47], of France[48].
FAQs
Where was Jaco Pastorius born?
Jaco Pastorius was born in Norristown[2].
Where did Jaco Pastorius die?
Jaco Pastorius passed away in Broward Health[4].
What did Jaco Pastorius do for work?
Jaco Pastorius worked as a bassist[5], composer[6], jazz musician[7], bandleader[8], and recording artist[9].
Where did Jaco Pastorius go to school?
Jaco Pastorius was educated at University of Miami[15] and Northeast High School[16].
Who did Jaco Pastorius influence?
Jaco Pastorius has been cited as an influence by Biréli Lagrène[45].