Released in 1976 on Epic Records, Jaco Pastorius stands as one of the most celebrated debut albums in jazz history. Featuring an extraordinary roster of collaborators — including Wayne Shorter, David Sanborn, and Lenny White — the record announced the arrival of a transformative voice in modern music and remains a landmark in electric jazz.
At the heart of the album is Jaco Pastorius's revolutionary approach to the fretless bass, an instrument he wielded with a singing, melodic expressiveness that redefined what was possible. From the intimate beauty of "Portrait of Tracy" to the groove-driven energy elsewhere on the record, the album is a showcase of virtuosity, passion, and compositional depth that has cemented Pastorius's name among the all-time greats of his instrument.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Epic
- Genre: Jazz, Rock
- Release Date: 02/13/2026
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TRACKS
A1. Donna Lee
A2. Come On, Come Over
A3. Continuum
A4. Kuru / Speak Like A Child
A5. Portrait Of Tracy
B1. Opus Pocus
B2. Okonkolé Y Trompa
B3. (Used To Be A) Cha-Cha
B4. Forgotten Love
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