Jaco Pastorius
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On December 2nd, 2007 at the Broward Center Of Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, friends, family, and performers came together to celebrate the life and music of Jaco Pastorius. Hailed by the Broward Center's president, Mark Nerenhausen, as one of the most artistic shows ever presented there, the night was a resounding success and a monument to Jaco as a person as well as for his pioneering contributions to music.
Browse through Jaco's 20th Anniversary Program to get an idea of just how special this event was.
Oct. 22 - 25, 2009
JACOFEST - A Tribute to Jaco Pastorius at Iridium
The undeniable force on contemporary jazz during the '70s as well as a towering influence on two generations of musicians, will be feted at the Iridium Jazz Club in New York October 22 - 25.
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