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Jaco is a 2014 American documentary that focuses on the life and death of jazz musician Jaco Pastorius. Directed by Paul Marchand and Stephen Kijak, the film features interviews with notable musicians such as Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Sting, Joni Mitchell, and Carlos Santana, providing insights into Pastorius's impact on the music world. The film captures both his musical genius and the personal struggles he faced throughout his life.
The documentary runs for 111 minutes and is produced by Robert Trujillo of Metallica and John Battsek of Passion Pictures. It presents a blend of interviews and archival footage, aiming to portray the complexities of Pastorius's character and his contributions to jazz music, while also addressing the eccentricities that defined him as an artist.
Why Watch
- •Meet Jaco Pastorius through interviews with legends like Sting.
- •See insights from musicians like Herbie Hancock and Carlos Santana.
- •Find out about Jaco's influence on jazz and music history.
Did You Know
•The film features interviews with 10 renowned musicians including Sting and Joni Mitchell.
•Jaco was directed by Paul Marchand and Stephen Kijak in 2014.
•Robert Trujillo, the bassist for Metallica, produced the film.
•The New York Times described Jaco as 'an illuminating, compassionate new documentary.'
Perfect For
Jazz enthusiastsMusic history fansDocumentary lovers