SGF-00628 // JACO PASTORIUS TRIO / LIVE AT LONE STAR CAFE 860520 - 2026 UPGRADE VERSION (1CDR)
Recorded Live at Lone Star Cafe, New York City, NY, USA, May 20, 1986
VERY-GOOD Audience Recording // 53 min
Jaco Pastorius - electric bass
Hiram Bullock - guitar, vocal
Kenwood Dennard - drums
1. Stage Introductions
5. ODE TO BILLY JOE (Includting 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 in a trio with Hiram Bullock and Kenwood Dennard, he delivers a ferociously aggressive performance that stands in stark contrast to the sound of 1970s Weather Report or his own "Word of Mouth" group. Although the trio comprises masters of the jazz-fusion world, the music possesses a raw, explosive power that could go toe-to-toe with—and even overpower—bands like The Jimi Hendrix Experience or Cream; this is a recording that rock fans should definitely hear. Indeed, the choice of songs—such as "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 suits the performance perfectly. While the rating suffers due to slight distortion in the guitar and loud crowd noise, it is no exaggeration to say that, in this specific case, these elements actually enhance the sense of raw power. Fortunately, Jaco’s bass comes through clearly via the direct line signal—it sounds flawless. Just give it a listen; it’s incredible.