JACO PASTORIUS TRIO / LIVE AT LONE STAR CAFE 860520 2026 UPGRADE VERSION (1CDR)

Jaco Pastorius - electric bass
Hiram Bullock - guitar, vocals
Kenwood Dennard - drums

1. Stage Introductions
2. ODE TO BILLIE JOE (Including SUNSHINE OF YOUR LOVE)
3. CONTINUUM - Tuning
4. I SHOT THE SHERIFF
5. POWER OF SOUL
6. DOLPHIN DANCE
7. TEEN TOWN

This is a rare live recording capturing Jaco Pastorius in his final years. Performing as a trio with Hiram Bullock and Kenwood Dennard, the group delivers a ferociously aggressive performance—a stark contrast to the sound of Weather Report in the 70s or Jaco's own "Word of Mouth" ensemble. Although the trio comprises masters of the jazz-fusion world, their playing possesses a raw, explosive power that could go toe-to-toe with—and even overpower—legendary acts like The Jimi Hendrix Experience or Cream; this is a recording that rock fans should definitely hear. Indeed, the choice of songs like "Sunshine of Your Love" and "Power of Soul" reflects this rock-oriented mindset.
You might be concerned by the "Very Good" sound quality rating, but honestly, it perfectly suits the nature of the performance. While the rating suffers slightly due to some distortion in the guitar and loud crowd noise, it is no exaggeration to say that these elements actually enhance the recording's intensity. Fortunately, Jaco's bass comes through clearly via the direct line signal—the sound is flawless.