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Holiday For Pans
''Holiday for Pans'' is a posthumous studio album by jazz fusion bassist Jaco Pastorius. Recorded between 1980 and 1982 at several New York City studios, the album was intended to be Pastorius' third solo album (following 1981's ''Word of Mouth'').AllMusic review: Holiday for Pans'. Pastorius' record label Warner Bros. refused to release the album on the basis that it was "extremely esoteric": Pastorius was well-known as a bass guitar prodigy, yet ''Holiday for Pans'' was largely a showcase for steel drum performances by longtime collaborator Othello Molineaux. The album also features contributions from Pastorius' Weather Report bandmates Wayne Shorter and Don Alias, harmonica virtuoso Toots Thielemans, as well as orchestration from the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra. Pastorius spent the last several years of his life searching for a label to release ''Holiday for Pans'', to no avail. At the time of the bassist's death in 1987, the tapes were left in the possession of enginee ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jaco Pastorius
John Francis Anthony "Jaco" Pastorius III (; December 1, 1951 – September 21, 1987) was an American jazz bass guitar, bassist, composer and producer. He recorded albums as a solo artist and band leader and was a member of Weather Report from 1976 to 1981. He also collaborated with other artists, most notably Pat Metheny and Joni Mitchell. His bass playing employed funk, lyrical solos, bass Chord (music), chords, and innovative harmonics. As of 2017 he was the only electric bassist of seven bassists inducted into the ''DownBeat'' Jazz Hall of Fame, and he has been lauded as among the best electric bassists of all time. Pastorius suffered from Addiction, drug addiction and mental health issues and, despite his widespread acclaim, over the latter part of his life he had problems holding down jobs due to his unreliability. In frequent financial difficulties, he was often homeless in the mid-1980s. He died in 1987 as a result of injuries sustained in a beating outside a South Flor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billboard Magazine
''Billboard'' (stylized as ''billboard'') is an American music and entertainment magazine published weekly by Penske Media Corporation. The magazine provides music charts, news, video, opinion, reviews, events, and style related to the music industry. Its music charts include the Hot 100, the 200, and the Global 200, tracking the most popular albums and songs in different genres of music. It also hosts events, owns a publishing firm, and operates several TV shows. ''Billboard'' was founded in 1894 by William Donaldson and James Hennegan as a trade publication for bill posters. Donaldson later acquired Hennegan's interest in 1900 for $500. In the early years of the 20th century, it covered the entertainment industry, such as circuses, fairs, and burlesque shows, and also created a mail service for travelling entertainers. ''Billboard'' began focusing more on the music industry as the jukebox, phonograph, and radio became commonplace. Many topics it covered were spun-off into ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Invitation (Jaco Pastorius Album)
''Invitation'' is the third album by Jaco Pastorius, released in December 1983. This is a live album recorded at various venues during a tour of Japan in September 1982, featuring his "Word of Mouth" big band. While his debut album showcased his eclectic and impressive skills on the electric bass, both ''Invitation'' and his previous album, ''Word of Mouth'' focused more on his ability to arrange for a larger band. This album features mostly numbers written by other artists. The exceptions are new arrangements of "Continuum", from his debut album, and "Liberty City", from ''Word of Mouth'', as well as "Reza", an original number bookending his version of John Coltrane's "Giant Steps". The band's all-star cast included Randy Brecker, Bob Mintzer, Toots Thielemans, Peter Erskine, Othello Molineaux, and Don Alias. Track listing #" Invitation" (Bronisław Kaper) – 6:57 #" Amerika" (Traditional) – 1:09 #"Soul Intro/ The Chicken" (Jaco Pastorius/Pee Wee Ellis) – 6:49 #"Conti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Return To Forever (Chick Corea Album)
''Return to Forever'' is a jazz fusion album by Chick Corea, simultaneously functioning as the debut album by the band of the same name. Unlike later albums by the group, it was released by the ECM label and produced by Manfred Eicher. The album was not released in the USA until 1975. The record is often considered one of the classic albums in electric jazz. This album features the debut of electronic instruments for Corea’s solo career. Track listing All tracks are composed by Chick Corea; except where noted. Personnel Musicians * Chick Corea – Fender Rhodes electric piano * Stanley Clarke – electric bass guitar (tracks 1-3), double bass (track 4) * Joe Farrell – flute, soprano saxophone * Airto Moreira – drums, percussion * Flora Purim – vocals, percussion Production * Manfred Eicher – producer * Tony May – engineer * Michael Manoogian - cover photography Chart performance References External links Chick Corea - ''Return to Forever'' (1972) a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder, previously known as manic depression, is a mental disorder characterized by periods of depression and periods of abnormally elevated mood that last from days to weeks each. If the elevated mood is severe or associated with psychosis, it is called mania; if it is less severe, it is called hypomania. During mania, an individual behaves or feels abnormally energetic, happy or irritable, and they often make impulsive decisions with little regard for the consequences. There is usually also a reduced need for sleep during manic phases. During periods of depression, the individual may experience crying and have a negative outlook on life and poor eye contact with others. The risk of suicide is high; over a period of 20 years, 6% of those with bipolar disorder died by suicide, while 30–40% engaged in self-harm. Other mental health issues, such as anxiety disorders and substance use disorders, are commonly associated with bipolar disorder. While the causes of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Holiday For Strings (song)
"Holiday for Strings", written by David Rose, is an instrumental composition best known for its use as the theme song for ''The Red Skelton Show'' for over 20 years and as the theme for the Brazilian Game Show Pra Ganhar é Só Rodar o Pião da Casa Própria (To win your own house just spin the wheel) aired by SBT. Written in 1942, this piece is still recognized today as a classic American composition. The pizzicato strings and soaring melodies give this composition its distinctive sound. Spike Jones did a version using humorous instruments including a male impersonating a clucking chicken. Allan Sherman did a version entitled "Holiday for States" mentioning all the 50 states in the union. (SOURCE: From the Alan Sherman album " Allan in Wonderland" (1964)) George Wright George Wright may refer to: Politics, law and government * George Wright (MP) (died 1557), MP for Bedford and Wallingford * George Wright (governor) (1779–1842), Canadian politician, lieutenant governor of Pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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