A single-disc
collection of music from the forthcoming documentary film, "JACO,"
the JACO: Original Soundtrack premieres three brand-new recordings including
two riveting interpretations of Jaco classics: "Come On Come Over" by
Mass Mental (featuring Robert Trujillo, Armand Sabal-Lecco, Flea, Whit Crane,
Benji Webbe, Stephen Perkins & C-Minus) and "Continuum" by
Rodrigo y Gabriel; and "Shine," the new track by Tech N9ne containing
a sample of "Kuru," as recorded by Jaco Pastorius.
Produced by
Robert Trujillo and Jaco's eldest son John Pastorius IV, JACO: Original
Soundtrack brings together 16 essential recordings including Jaco Pastorius
solo tracks, Weather Report masterpieces and musical collaborations with Joni
Mitchell, Ian Hunter, Herbie Hancock and more. The album offers music fans the
rare evocative sonic soundscape, "Longing," featuring Jaco's daughter
Mary Pastorius (vox), Chuck Doom (bass), Robert Thomas, Jr. (hand drums/drum
kit) and God (rain/thunder).
A full-length
documentary film chronicling the life, music and ongoing influence of the
mythic electric bass pioneer Jaco Pastorius, "JACO" is produced by
Robert Trujillo (bassist: Metallica, Infectious Grooves, Mass Mental) John
Pastorius IV, Bob Bobbing, and John Battsek of Passion Pictures
("Searching for Sugar Man," "Project Nim") and marks the
directorial debut of documentary filmmaker Paul Marchand and Stephen Kijak
("Scott Walker: 30 Century Man," "Cinemania").
"JACO" incorporates interviews with musical visionaries including
Sting, Joni Mitchell, Flea, Jerry Jemmott, Bootsy Collins, Wayne Shorter,
Herbie Hancock, Carlos Santana and others with never-before-seen photos and
films from the Pastorius family archive. This extraordinary film reveals the
story behind Jaco's life and music, both as a solo artist and member of Weather
Report, the tragic arc of his demise and early death and the enduring influence
and inspiration of his artistry and genius.
Legacy's JACO:
Original Soundtrack includes liner notes on Jaco Pastorius penned by Robert
Trujillo and album co-producer Chuck Doom.
Also slated
for consumer home release on November 27, "JACO," the documentary,
will be available via VOD, streaming services, digital download and on DVD and
Blu-ray.
"JACO"
had its world premiere earlier this year at Austin's SxSW Film Conference &
Festival, accompanied by a panel discussion featuring filmmakers Trujillo and
Marchand as well as longtime Pastorius collaborator Peter Erskine (Weather
Report, Word of Mouth) and Executive Producer John Pastorius.
"JACO"
has garnered acclaim at a number of major festivals, including the inaugural
Asbury Park Music in Film Festival and the Montreal International Jazz
Festival. The film "(captures) the essence of what made Jaco Pastorius
such an influential artist," declared the Montreal Gazette, praising
"the glowing words of Marchand's interviewees and the many recorded and
live musical excerpts that he lets speak for themselves" and hailing
"JACO" as "an enlightening introduction to a groundbreaking
musician."
On Thursday,
November 22 at 7pm, The Theatre at Ace Hotel will host a special screening of
the critically acclaimed documentary JACO. The screening will be followed by a
9pm performance by Trujillo and fun rock collective Mass Mental, featuring
Armand Sabal-Lecco, Brooks Wackerman, Whit Crane and Stevie Salas. Hipster
Assassins featuring Felix Pastorius, Mike Bendy, John Bendy, Chris Ward and
Kenny Grohowski will also be performing.
JACO: Original
Soundtrack
Compilation
Produced by Robert Trujillo & Johnny Pastorius
Come On, Come
Over - Jaco Pastorius
Continuum -
Jaco Pastorius
River People -
Weather Report
Teen Town -
Weather Report
Portrait of
Tracy - Jaco Pastorius
The Dry
Cleaner From Des Moines (Live Version) - Joni Mitchell
All American
Alien Boy - Ian Hunter
Liberty City
(with Herbie Hancock) - Jaco Pastorius
Okonkole Y
Trompa - Jaco Pastorius
Barbary Coast
- Weather Report
Crisis - Jaco
Pastorius
Longing - Mary
Pastorius
Nineteen
Eighty Seven - †††
Shine - Tech
N9ne
Continuum -
Rodrigo y Gabriela
Come On Come
Over - Mass Mental (featuring Robert Trujillo, Armand Sabal-Lecco, Flea, Whit
Crane, Benji Webbe, Stephen Perkins & C-Minus)
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