Jaco Pastorius / CA, USA 01.31.1988

This is a precious record of the memorial benefit concert held on January 31, 1988, at The Omni in Oakland, California, organized to support the family of Jaco—the revolutionary bassist who passed away suddenly in September 1987. Spanning three discs, this release captures a historic event that brought together a dazzling array of musicians who loved Jaco. Artists such as Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Carlos Santana, Marcus Miller, Victor Bailey, Hiram Bullock, Peter Erskine, Don Alias, and Bob Weir took the stage one after another, engaging in spirited jam sessions and performing Jaco’s signature tracks like “Teen Town” and “Three Views of a Secret.” The collaboration between Hancock, Shorter, and Santana, in particular, is celebrated as a miraculous moment unique to that night. It was a moving evening that demonstrated just how deeply Jaco’s musical legacy was cherished by so many musicians even after his passing. The “Jaco spirit”—spanning his eras from Weather Report to Word of Mouth—permeated the venue, making this a must-listen recording highly acclaimed as a “landmark live performance in jazz history” that transcended the boundaries of a typical memorial concert. Live At The Omni, Oakland, CA, January 31, 1988. Disc 1: 1. Teen Town (inc.) 2. You Ain’t So Such A Much 3. All Blues 4. Unnamed Tune With Jean Pierre