Jaco Pastorius Big Band: Sophisticated Lady

On this day in 1951, Jaco Pastorius was born. We’re celebrating with this clip from his big band performance in Tokyo on September 1, 1982, which features Jaco and Toots Thielemans on Duke Ellington’s “Sophisticated Lady.”

Happy birthday, Jaco. We miss you.

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