The Jaco Pastorius Story You’ve Never Heard
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The Jaco Pastorius Story You’ve Never Heard
Most know Jaco Pastorius as the revolutionary bassist who redefined the role of the instrument in jazz. But few have heard this intimate story, told by guitarist Hideaki Tokugawa, who worked as a bus boy in Michael Brecker’s legendary 7th Ave South jazz club during the 1980s. This rare glimpse offers a raw, personal perspective on Jaco you ...
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