Word of Mouth Revisited

Word of Mouth Revisited

ASIN: B0000ALFYE

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It's a grand gathering of the Lords of the Lower Frequencies: bassists Marcus Miller, Victor Bailey, Victor Wooten, Jimmy Haslip, Christian McBride, Gerald Veasley, and Richard Bona are united under a groove to celebrate their hero, Jaco Pastorius. Jaco's homeboy Peter Graves (who employed the bassist in his south Florida big band before he hit it big with Weather Report in 1975) was the mastermind behind this awesome assembly. Under Graves's direction these Jaco gems, mostly from his Weather Report days and his first solo recording, highlight Pastorius' powerful influence. Of course, old standbys like "Havona," "Teen Town," and "Barbary Coast," with Haslip, Wooten, and Veasley, remain true to Pastorius' fluid, bullet-like basslines. The African-born Bona, arguably the most Jaco-like performer on the date, turns in a beautiful and eerie rendition of "Punk Jazz," which is contrasted by Marcus Miller's more Stanley Clarke-ish, avant/hip-hop take on the same tune. Jaco's voice is heard all through the CD, and through the magic of technology, his bass part (taken from a live recording) drives the R&B bounce of Herbie Hancock's "Wiggle Waggle." --Eugene Holley, Jr.

Tracks:

Jaco Speaks
Havona
Teen Town
Jaco Speaks
Punk Jazz
Jaco Speaks
Barbary Coast
Killing Me Softly
Jaco Speaks
(Used to Be A) Cha Cha
Wiggle Waggle
Jaco Speaks
Continuum
Jaco Speaks
Elegant People
Opus Pocus
Peter & Jaco Speak
Domingo
Forgotten Love
Jaco Speaks
Punk Jazz Revisited [*]

Average customer rating:

Good Bass Playing
You Can't Get Enough of It
All star cast, great muscianship, solid grooves
Jaco's Compositional Mastery Given its Due
Gives new life to old masterpieces

Word of Mouth Revisited
Jaco Pastorius Big Band
Manufacturer: Heads Up
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000ALFYE
Release Date: 2003-08-26

Tracks:

Jaco Speaks
Havona
Teen Town
Jaco Speaks
Punk Jazz
Jaco Speaks
Barbary Coast
Killing Me Softly
Jaco Speaks
(Used To Be A) Cha Cha
Wiggle Waggle
Jaco Speaks
Continuum
Jaco Speaks
Elegant People
Opus Pocus
Peter & Jaco Speak
Domingo
Forgotten Love
Jaco Speaks
Punk Jazz Revisited (Bonus Track)

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It's a grand gathering of the Lords of the Lower Frequencies: bassists Marcus Miller, Victor Bailey, Victor Wooten, Jimmy Haslip, Christian McBride, Gerald Veasley, and Richard Bona are united under a groove to celebrate their hero, Jaco Pastorius. Jaco's homeboy Peter Graves (who employed the bassist in his south Florida big band before he hit it big with Weather Report in 1975) was the mastermind behind this awesome assembly. Under Graves's direction these Jaco gems, mostly from his Weather Report days and his first solo recording, highlight Pastorius' powerful influence. Of course, old standbys like "Havona," "Teen Town," and "Barbary Coast," with Haslip, Wooten, and Veasley, remain true to Pastorius' fluid, bullet-like basslines. The African-born Bona, arguably the most Jaco-like performer on the date, turns in a beautiful and eerie rendition of "Punk Jazz," which is contrasted by Marcus Miller's more Stanley Clarke-ish, avant/hip-hop take on the same tune. Jaco's voice is heard all through the CD, and through the magic of technology, his bass part (taken from a live recording) drives the R&B bounce of Herbie Hancock's "Wiggle Waggle." --Eugene Holley, Jr.

Customer Reviews:

Good Bass Playing.......2005-12-09

I liked the Bass Playing but I thought the band did not really swing that hard. But nice to hear Jaco's Music. A true innovator and nice to hear it no matter who plays it. But the band sort of sounded like good reader's but not confortable with the tunes. The Bass Playing is top notch. This cd could have been a 5 star with a couple of more rehearsals.

You Can't Get Enough of It.......2005-09-30

I was 12 when my dad brough home Weather Report's "Mr. Gone" and things haven't been the same since. A few years later, I pulled the frets out of my own bass and went for the Jaco tone as best I could. This album really brings back the adolescent rush I always get when I hear really over-the-top bass playing. The fretless bass sings like a trombone at times, and then clicks like bongos. Each of the players pull from Jaco's sense and sensibility with the instrument that takes it way ahead of the rhythym section. Jaco pulled out interesting intervals in his playing, and there is no shortage of inovation in the bass playing here. The big band keeps up the pace with shimmery sparky splashy bits, and lush beds of washy tone. Plenty of bass bone going on with the flutes on top. Here again you hear Jaco's inovative approach to the band as in instrument. You can do some great research into Jaco's life online and then hear his voice on this album. Put together, you can bring Jaco back to life. His daughter shares his bipolar illness and she has her own music out there too. This album liner notes are full of great stuff too. Buy the album, find a kid, and blow his mind. I bought this record for my dad who also plays bass, and we both cracked up listening to it... What a blast!

All star cast, great muscianship, solid grooves.......2004-09-01

All star cast which really shines. The craftwork of Jaco spans a timeline from his early comps to the later works. The early Miami U. stuff reflects an early example of Jaco as a fledgling composer. Later works exemplify the talent of Jaco as the examples are more complex in layout, tempo and direction. Great work. Bravo to the many bassists who contributed to the effort. I was delighted.

Jaco's Compositional Mastery Given its Due.......2004-08-09

This album gathers several of today's most prominent electric bassits for an "all-star bassist" reunion to honor Jaco's music. I find it to be really good overall. All bassits get to show their stuff, some tunes are creatively re-arranged, and the sound is good. I find, though, that, maybe due to the fact that every bassist (except Marcus Miller, who self-produced his track) went through the same preamp in the studio (I read this in a detailed article on Bass Player magazine), the bass sound on every track is almost the same. They all sound very similar to Jaco most of the time, both in the bass sound itself and in the phrasing of the solos. While I am aware that this IS Jaco's music after all they're playing, they could still be more individualistic within the framework of the compositions - I mean, if you're going to solo, solo like yourself, don't try to ape Jaco's sound and style. If I didn't know beforehand that 10 bassists were used on the recording, I might have thought that it was actually just 2 or 3 bassists. Also, some reviewers, especially H. Lamberg, talks about some terribly irritating noises. I checked again, even on the exact same spots that he indicates, and I did not hear anything. So, you'll have to listen and decide for yourself. If you ask me, the sound is pretty good.
The fact that these compositions can stand the addition of new ideas, new arrangements, and still sound undeniably like Jaco, is a testament to his immense talent as a composer. I commend these musicians and arrangers for a job well done. Jaco's spirit is alive in his music, and forever will be, as these people have lovingly demonstrated.

Gives new life to old masterpieces.......2004-05-09

It dosn't matter if this is your first exposure to Jaco's music, or you're hundredth time listening to these songs, anyone will be able to enjoy these classics. The standout track is Jimmy Haslip's take on "Continuum" which is almost as beautiful as Jaco's version. "Teen Town" sounds good bass-wise, but the horns are a little "thin" sounding. There are even a few funky tracks, like "Wiggle Waggle"(which is the only song that features Jaco's playing). This is a good album, but my only complaint is that the talented bass players like Christian McBride and Jimmy Haslip try too hard to sound like Jaco. Victor Wooten is basically the only player that throws some of his origional flair into his covered song.

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