Jaco Pastorius, Gil Evans/Tokyo, Japan 1984

In July 1984, a title that is a must-listen and must-have for fans has finally appeared, recording the live performance at the jazz festival where Jaco appeared as a guest of the Gil Evans Orchestra for the first time on a soundboard. At the concert in 1984, when he was starting to have mental problems, many fans at the time were worried, “Will he really come to Japan?” and “Will he even be able to perform?” People who saw it said, “It was impossible after all,” but when you listen to this live performance again, you can reaffirm that it was a wonderful stage in which Jaco’s power exploded. Of course, it is not as good as the performance in his heyday, but I can say that this is the best title that allows you to experience Jaco playing to the best of his ability, induced by Hiram Bullock on guitar. Live at Open Theater East, Tokyo 07/28/1984 Disc 1 1.Stone Free 2.Up From The Skies 3.Orange Was The Color Of Her Dress 4.Jaco Solo 5,Soul Intro / The Chiken Disc 2 1 .Here Comes De Honey Man, Eleven 2.Jaco Solo / Good Bye Pork Pie Hat 3.Variations On The Misery / Jaco Solo 4.Dania