Music of Jaco Pastorius

Please join members of this Winter Study class in their culminationg activity under the direction of John Menegon of their class on Jaco Pastorius (December 1, 1951 – September 21, 1987). John Menegon, director. Please note time change from 7 to 8 p.m.

Pastorius was a jazz bassist and composer remembered for his style and technique on fretless bass. His influence on modern electric bass playing is widely recognized. He is perhaps best known as a member of Weather Report)

Program & Personnel:

Skool Hos Phunk
Winter Study Ensemble

Donna Lee
Charlie Parker

Three Views of a Secret
Jaco Pastorius

The Florida Kid
John Menegon

Continuum
Jaco Pastorius

The Chicken
Pee Wee Ellis

Musicians:
Gordon Crabtree ‘08, tenor saxophone; Christopher Ting ‘10 & Kelsey Levine ‘10, alto saxophone; Connor Kamm ‘10, trumpet; Hannah Cunningham ‘10, violin; Aaron Schwartz ‘09, piano; Carlos Ramirez III ‘08, guitar; Charles Dougherty ‘09, Miju Han ‘10, William Janes ‘08, Edwin Layng ‘10, Jimi Oke ‘10 & Theodore Wiles ‘08, bass;
Robert Smith ‘10 & Chando Yun ‘10, drums