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Jaco (film)
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Wikipedia article
'Jaco' is a 2014 American documentary that depicts the life and death of jazz musician Jaco Pastorius. The film was directed by Paul Marchand and Stephen Kijak and produced by Robert Trujillo of Metallica and John Battsek of Passion Pictures.[http://jacopastorius.com/film/ Jaco : the film], on 'jacopastorius.com'
The film features interviews with Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Sting, Joni Mitchell, Carlos Santana, Jerry Jemmott, Jonas Hellborg, Bootsy Collins, and Flea.
Reception
'The New York Times' called 'Jaco' "an illuminating, compassionate new documentary." 'Decider' pronounced it "an engaging and interesting documentary" albeit about a "musicians musician" which could limit its appeal. Bassist Billy Sheehan felt that it was "a wonderful film" but opined that "I think, maybe, it might have concentrated on some eccentricities a little bit more than it could have."
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