Jaco

Author: Bill Milkowski
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 9780879308599
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 372

Book Description
(Book). A fitting tribute to the troubled genius who revolutionized electric bass playing and bridged the gaps between jazz, R&B, rock and funk. From his early days in R&B club bands through his international stardom with fusion group Weather Report and on to his solo career and tragic death at age 35, this book portrays the life and music of Jaco Pastorius, the self-proclaimed "world's greatest bass player." This special anniversary edition features new interviews with Jaco's childhood friends, prominent bass players of Jaco's era and afterward, and girlfriend Teresa Nagell, who was with Jaco in the last few years of his life. Some incidents from the first edition have been further researched and expanded to become full chapters. Exclusive to this edition, the CD features newly revealed music tracks from Jaco's early years along with spoken testimonials from Jaco's friends and colleagues. The book also contains new, never-before-seen photos acquired from the Pastorius estate.

The Intuitive Warrior

Author: Michael Jaco
Publisher: CCC Publishing
ISBN: 1888729775
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 226

Book Description
Using real-life examples, Michael Jaco explains how he tapped into his intuitive capabilities to predict attacks and protect his fellow soldiers. The Intuitive Warrior will teach you how employing the methods perfected by a genuine military hero can act as a catalyst toward developing a richer, more fulfilled life.

Jaco Pastorius - The Greatest Jazz-Fusion Bass Player (Songbook)

Author: Jaco Pastorius
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 1458486915
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 177

Book Description
(Bass Recorded Versions). Exact transcriptions with tab of this jazz-fusion legend's incredible work on 14 tracks: Barbary Coast * Birdland * Black Market * Cannonball * Harlequin * Havona * Palladium * Port of Entry * Punk Jazz * A Remark You Made * River People * Slang * Speechless * Teen Town.

Play Like Jaco Pastorius

Author: Jon Liebman
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 149507191X
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 220

Book Description
(Play Like). Study the trademark songs, licks, tones and techniques of the world's greatest jazz fusion bassist, Jaco Pastorius. This comprehensive book/audio teaching method provides detailed analysis of Pastoruis' gear, techniques, styles, songs, riffs and more. Each book comes with a unique code that will give you access to audio files of all the music in the book online. This pack looks at 15 of Jaco's most influential songs including: Birdland * The Chicken * Donna Lee * Portrait of Tracy * Teen Town * and more. Includes foreword by Robert Trujillo.

Jaco the Leek

Author: Cat Weatherill
Publisher: Pont
ISBN: 9781843239130
Category : Children's stories
Languages : en
Pages : 48

Book Description
It's Saint David's Day tomorrow and Jaco wants to look his very best. It's too late to make a costume, but in any case, paint and cardboard aren't quite what he has in mind. He's going to make a special wish tonight; he wants to be a leek! So who knows what Jaco will look like in the morning!

Continuum: The Jaco Poems

Author: Mark Fogarty
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1329073401
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 49

Book Description
The life of Jaco Pastorius, the master of the bass guitar, was brilliant and turbulent. But it is possible to see, using the title of one of his most famous compositions, a continuum to his life that is mirrored by the continuum of these poems, which celebrate the maestro's musical genius while puzzling and sorrowing over the maladies that led to his early decline and death. And now, 25 years after his death, the up and down rollercoaster has brought his legacy back to the forefront of the musical world, and he is once again one of the few musicians known everywhere on the planet by one name: Jaco.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Gulf War

Author: Charles Jaco
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780028643243
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 362

Book Description
Discusses the causes, military tactics, battles, and effects of the Persian Gulf War.

Grandpa Zombie

Author: Jaco Jacobs
Publisher: Pan Macmillan South africa
ISBN: 1776250079
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 150

Book Description
Alex’s grandpa has grey hair and false teeth and he loves watching travel shows on television. But then he suddenly develops an interest in ... BRAIIINNNSSS! Grandpa is turning into a zombie and if Alex wants to rescue him before the Zombie Squad shows up, he’ll need to come up with a plan (and heaps of broccoli). Their travels to find a cure takes them across Africa – from Zambia to Egypt – and along the way they meet a range of interesting and wonderful characters. Top selling children’s books author Jacobs uses his characteristic combination of humour and the compassionate portrayal of relationships between family and friends to create yet another bestseller in the making.

Jaco the Galactic Patrolman

Author: Akira Toriyama
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
ISBN: 1421581914
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 249

Book Description
Manga legend and creator of Dragon Ball Z, Akira Toriyama, is back with the quirky comedy Jaco the Galactic Patrolman! Retired scientist Omori lives alone on a deserted island while continuing his research into time travel. His quiet life is interrupted when galactic patrolman Jaco crash-lands and decides to move in with him. This agent from space claims to be elite, but sometimes it can be a little hard to believe. Can Jaco get along with the old man long enough to save the earth from a dangerous threat? -- VIZ Media

Play-Full Life: Slowing Down & Seeking Peace

Author: Jaco J. Hamman
Publisher: The Pilgrim Press
ISBN: 0829818979
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 161

Book Description
Finding balance for your personal, spiritual, and professional life can seem daunting. "A Play-full Life: Slowing Down and Seeking Peace" explores the life-giving power of play. Through practices of solitude and hospitality, creativity and quiet, author Jaco J. Hamman empowers Christians to sense the fullness of life and to seek peace.