The Legacy of Jaco Pastorius: From “Teen Town” to Modern Bass Lines

Introduction — The Day the Bass Took the Lead In 1977, the world of electric bass…

The Groove Revolution: How Jaco Pastorius Changed Bass Playing Forever

Before Jaco Pastorius, the electric bass was a background instrument — solid, supportive, and silent in…

Review of “James” by Pat Metheny (from Offramp, 1982)

This instrumental composition—featured on Offramp, the third studio album by the Pat Metheny Group—was inspired by…

Teen Town vs Dean Town – Bass Line Analysis & Funk Legacy

Teen Town vs Dean Town: A Bass Legacy Compared I don’t really believe in the idea…