Jaco Pastorius - The Birthday Concert (2003)
Artist: Jaco Pastorius
Title: The Birthday Concert
Year Of Release: 2003
Label: Warner Jazz
Genre: Jazz, Fusion, Big Band, Post Bop
Quality: FLAC (tracks+.cue, log, Artwork)
Total Time: 69:24
Total Size: 502.8 MB
WebSite: Album Preview
Tracklist: Title: The Birthday Concert
Year Of Release: 2003
Label: Warner Jazz
Genre: Jazz, Fusion, Big Band, Post Bop
Quality: FLAC (tracks+.cue, log, Artwork)
Total Time: 69:24
Total Size: 502.8 MB
WebSite: Album Preview
01. Soul Intro/The Chicken (8:02)
02. Continuum (2:34)
03. Invitation (17:43)
04. Three Views Of A Secret (5:56)
05. Liberty City (8:12)
06. Punk Jazz (4:35)
07. Happy Birthday (1:48)
08. Reza (10:37)
09. Domingo (5:41)
10. Band Intros (2:37)
11. Amerika (1:43)
On an irregular basis in the early '80s, the innovative electric bassist Jaco Pastorius led a big band that he called Word of Mouth. This excellent LP documents Pastorius' 30th birthday party, a concert at which he was joined by the Peter Graves Orchestra (consisting of 14 horns, two steel drums, and two percussionists) plus drummer Peter Erskine, Don Alias on conga, and both Michael Brecker and Bob Mintzer on tenors. Brecker co-stars with Pastorius on a strong program that is highlighted by "The Chicken," a burning rendition of "Invitation," and "Liberty City." The music is full of spirit and joy, featuring Pastorius at the peak of his powers just before his tragic decline.