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Jaco Pastorius Trivia Quiz

Questions about the late great bassist Jaco Pastorius, a musical pioneer on the electric bass guitar.

A multiple-choice quiz by GeddyRulz. Estimated time: 5 mins.

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GeddyRulz

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5 mins

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Multiple Choice

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134,251

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was the first Weather Report album on which Jaco played? Hint

Black Market

Port of Entry

Heavy Weather

8:30

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Question 2 of 10

2. Jaco took the song title "Havona" from what spiritual-themed book? Hint

The Bible

The Urantia Book

Dianetics

Johnathan Livingston Seagull

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Question 3 of 10

3. On which song does Jaco play a bass solo which quotes from Stravinsky's "Rite of Spring"? Hint

Continuum

Havona

Birdland

Slang

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Question 4 of 10

4. What Jaco Pastorius song is played almost entirely with bass harmonics? Hint

Amerika

Continuum

Portrait of Tracy

Birdland

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Question 5 of 10

5. On what day was Jaco born? Hint

December 1, 1951

February 3, 1950

December 9, 1951

November 22, 1950

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the name of the bouncer who beat Jaco into a coma, eventually resulting in his death? Hint

Sang Chan

Han Lucas

Jerry Lettko

Luc Havan

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which Joni Mitchell album was the first that Jaco played bass on? Hint

Don Juan's Reckless Daughter

Shadows and Light

Mingus

Heijera

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who "hosted" and interviewed Jaco for his instructional video, "Modern Electric Bass"? Hint

John Scofield

Rocco Prestia

Kenwood Dennard

Jerry Jemmot

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Question 9 of 10

9. Jaco played bass on the first album by guitarist Pat Metheny. What was the album's title? Hint

Missouri Uncompromised

Offramp

Bright Size Life

As Falls Witchita, So Falls Witchita Falls

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Question 10 of 10

10. What was the title of Jaco's second solo album? Hint

Twins

Invitation

Word of Mouth

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the first Weather Report album on which Jaco played?

Answer: Black Market

Somewhat of a trick question. "Heavy Weather" was the album that Jaco played ENTIRELY on, but he played on two songs on the previous album "Black Market."

2. Jaco took the song title "Havona" from what spiritual-themed book?

Answer: The Urantia Book

Jaco and a musician friend both became obsessed with an odd religious book called "The Urantia Book." In it, there's a chapter called "Havona" which describes the music of the Angels.

3. On which song does Jaco play a bass solo which quotes from Stravinsky's "Rite of Spring"?

Answer: Havona

On the Weather Report song "Havona," Jaco plays a bass solo that many people consider his best. During it, Jaco plays a short bit from "Rite of Spring" and also a short bit from a Dial Soap jingle!

4. What Jaco Pastorius song is played almost entirely with bass harmonics?

Answer: Portrait of Tracy

Jaco revolutionized the way the bass guitar is played and mastered the use of bass harmonics. The song "Portrait of Tracy" from his first solo album (which was named after his first wife) is played using mostly bass harmonics.

5. On what day was Jaco born?

Answer: December 1, 1951

6. What is the name of the bouncer who beat Jaco into a coma, eventually resulting in his death?

Answer: Luc Havan

Luc Havan was a bouncer who tried to keep Jaco from entering a private after-hours club in Florida. Havan beat Jaco senseless, putting him into a coma that resulted in his death.

7. Which Joni Mitchell album was the first that Jaco played bass on?

Answer: Heijera

Jaco played bass on all of the Joni Mitchell records mentioned, but the first was "Heijera." The first track on that album - "Coyote" - features some stellar Jaco basswork!

8. Who "hosted" and interviewed Jaco for his instructional video, "Modern Electric Bass"?

Answer: Jerry Jemmot

Bass player Jerry Jemmot, a studio musician for Atlantic Records, interviewed Jaco on his instructional video. Jaco cited Jemmot as one of his early influences, among others.

9. Jaco played bass on the first album by guitarist Pat Metheny. What was the album's title?

Answer: Bright Size Life

The first Pat Metheny album was "Bright Size Life," and Jaco Pastorius played bass on it. "As Falls Witchita, So Falls Witchita Falls" and "Offramp" were other Metheny albums, and "Missouri Uncompromised" was a song title on the "Bright Size Life" album.

10. What was the title of Jaco's second solo album?

Answer: Word of Mouth

Jaco's first solo album was self-titled, and his second album was called "Word of Mouth." Jaco often referred to his backup band as the "Word of Mouth Band." Many of his gigs sold out by word-of-mouth, despite being thrown together at the last minute and rarely using the same musicians from one gig to the next.

Source: Author GeddyRulz

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