Jaco (2015)
The story of Jaco Pastorius, a self-taught, larger-than-life musician who single-handedly changed the course of modern music by redefining the sound and the role of the electric bass guitar. Never-before-seen 8mm film, photographs, and audio recordings unveil the true story behind the legend of Jaco’s life, his music, and his heartbreaking end.
Directors: Paul Marchand, Stephen Kijak.
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Bootsy Collins as Self |
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Flea as Self |
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Joni Mitchell as Self |
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Wayne Shorter as Self |
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Sting as Self |
| Directing | Paul Marchand | Director |
| Writing | Robert Trujillo | Writer |
| Directing | Stephen Kijak | Director |
| Editing | Pearl Lieberman | Archival Footage Coordinator |