Product Details

• Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: All Regions
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Shanachie
• DVD Release Date: February 13, 2007
• Run Time: 60 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000K7UGAC
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #82,317 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

In his short 36 years Jaco Pastorius revolutionized the role of the bass in jazz turning the fretless electric bass into a fluid guitar-like lead instrument. He was one of the creative forces that shaped the style and success of Weather Report the best jazz fusion band of all time and from the moment he burst on the jazz scene he was consistently at the top of all the annual Downbeat polls with both critics and readers. Jaco's brilliance was legendary among musicians such as Miles Davis Pat Metheny Herbie Hancock Wayne Shorter and Joni Mitchell with whom he recorded extensively.This concert performance from the 1982 Montreal Jazz Festival captures Jaco in his prime - as both the outrageous stage presence and the brilliant musical force with unfathomable technique that never sacrificed musicality and groove.Jaco leads the band in a scorching set dominated by driving yet thoughtful compositions filled with both great ensemble work and exceptional solos. His band mates include Randy Brecker on trumpet fellow Weather Report alumnus Peter Erskine on drums Bobby Mintzer on reeds Don Alias on percussion and Othello Molineaux on steel drums.Featured songs include Charlie Parker's "Donna Lee" and one of Jaco's signature songs "Chicken" along with several others on which the band of stellar soloists is given ample opportunity to stretch out.This is the first Jaco concert to come out on DVD - a major event in the jazz-fusion world and a must have item for Jaco s legion of fans.Format: DVD AUDIO Genre: MUSIC DVD/CONCERTS UPC: 016351633194 Manufacturer No: SHADV6331

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39 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Buyer Beware!, February 16, 2007

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J. Gunsett (Ohio) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Jaco Pastorius: Live and Outrageous (DVD)

This DVD is the EXACT SAME DVD that has also been sold as the Montreal Jazz Festival performance from 1982. It's a decent performance, and a must have for Jaco addicts like myself. I didn't realize that it was the exact same concert though, just with a different name, so now I have to screw around with sending it back for a refund.

25 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Maybe the last we see of the bass god., February 18, 2007

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B. Bernardini "jaco111" (San Antonio, Texas United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Jaco Pastorius: Live and Outrageous (DVD)

I was very happy to see possibly new "footage" of Jaco. But I was sad
to see that there was no life in Jaco. His first song "The Chicken" cooks with the major stars Brecker,Mintzer,Don Alias,Molineaux (on steel drum). But Jaco is somewhat lifeless,his sound is there and his fingers are moving, but no soul.Even on track 3 (Jaco's bass solo) we see him fighting for some type of groove . For all you Jaco fans,its a must to get this for your collection. But I have seen better footage on You Tube.Even the packaging is bad, when you open it up it shows the picture inverted making Jaco a "left handed" bass player,TERRIBLE! This happened to both inside pictures. My God give a little respect. The whole content of the DVD concert is strange. Jaco disappears several times on the 4th track (Mr.Fonebone) and Donna Lee. Well,anyway get it for your
collection. His death follows shortly after this concert. Dont look
too close ,but on the first song Jaco has his face painted..........

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Greatest Electric Bass Player To Ever Live, February 27, 2007

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Steven J. Branham (Douglassville,Pa.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Jaco Pastorius: Live and Outrageous (DVD)

That was Jaco's rally cry. And to me and many other loyal fans he was then and continues to be even now over 20 years after his death.So to catch him live on this dvd with his Word of Mouth Band is a treat, especially for those who have never seen him live.As far as the band's performance on this date, I would give this a 4 and a half. I've seen Jaco more inspired,like on the Weather Report from Rockpalast or Joni's Shadows and Light dvds. But it is still a great performance. The rest of the band is on top of their game also. I'd give the audio a 4, the volume fades up and down a bit. And I would give the video a 3 and a half. Too many head shots and awkward angles.Song selection is excellant,Mr Fonebone is my fave. His best effort ever,no. But definitely worth buying.