METALLICA bassist Robert Trujillo will screen a nearly complete version of "Jaco: The Documentary" as part of the Reel To Reel program, set to take place at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles on Monday, December 8 at 7:30 p.m. Trujillo has spent the last four years working on the documentary about the legendary bass player Jaco Pastorius. "Jaco: The Documentary" made its debut as a "work in progress" on October 6 at the Mill Valley Film Festival. The film features interviews with several high-profile musicians, including Joni Mitchell, and tells the story of Pastorius, a self-taught, larger-than-life musician who made almost mythical impact on music and reinvented the electric bass. Jaco brought a level of playing that gave the instrument a powerful and dynamic voice with both edge and beauty. "Jaco: The Documentary" is currently in its final stages of post-production and is in the midst of a fan-funded partnership with Pledge Music who have sponsored a limited amount of tickets for this event. Produced by Trujillo, in association with Passion Pictures, "Jaco: The Documentary" stars a diverse group of musicians (in addition to Mitchell, the film features Flea, Sting, Wayne Shorter, Carlos Santana, Geddy Lee and many more), as well as Jaco's family and friends. This film uses archival footage and personal interviews to tell the story of Pastorius' music, his life, his demise, and ultimately the fragility of artistic genius. After the film, Trujillo and director Paul Marchand will participate in a panel discussion. Like so many other musical greats, Jaco Pastorius died young, only 35, but his legacy has lasted the test of time. With his pioneering techniques, charismatic and outrageous stage performances and his unmistakable singular style, Jaco left behind a musical legacy that has continued to inspire and influence ongoing generations worldwide. Through his critically acclaimed self-titled solo debut album, his work with break-through fusion/jazz group WEATHER REPORT, whose "Heavy Weather" album is one of the best-selling jazz albums of all time, and his collaborations with singer/songwriter Joni Mitchell, Jaco's reputation and influence grew to permeate many musical styles and genres.
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