In 1976, Jaco burst onto the scene with the release of Jaco Pastorius. Over the next ten years, Jaco contributed volumes to the world of music. This lens features many of Jaco's studio recordings and is in no way the complete discography.
I've left out pretty much every bootleg, and a few of the obscure recordings that are no longer available.
1974
Party Down
Jaco appears on one track: I Can Dig It Baby. This track also appears on Portrait of Jaco, the Early Years and Rare Collection (see more below)
Amazon Price: $14.97 (as of 12/30/2009) 
1975
Rare Collection: 50th Anniversary
Portrait of Sal La Rosa, from the LP-only release of Ira Sullivan (self-titled). Jaco plays acoustic bass guitar on the track
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1976
Jaco Pastorius
The shot heard 'round the world - Jaco's solo debut.
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Land of the Midnight Sun
Jaco tears it up on one track: Suite-Golden Dawn
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All American Alien Boy
An unlikely pairing. Jaco plays on all but one tracks, and plays lead guitar on the last track.
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Hejira
Two voices. Joni's and Jaco's bass. One of my all-time favorite recordings.
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Black Market
Jaco plays on two tracks: Cannonball, Barbary Coast after Alphonso Johnson announces he's leaving the band.
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1977
Trilogue Live!
A three-album (LP) Mangelsdorff retrospective on two CDs
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I'm Fine, How Are You
Jaco plays on one bass and percussion track: Nativity. This track also included on "Rare Collection".
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Don Juan's Reckless Daughter
The follow up to Joni & Jaco's first collaboration, Hejira
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Heavy Weather
Jaco's first full album with Weather Report. The band achieved rock-star status on this one.
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1978
Everyday Everynight
Jaco plays on four tracks, including his composition: "Las Olas" The Hope, Five-Four, Las Olas, Blues Ballad
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Intimate Strangers
Jaco plays on one brief interlude: Lost Inside The Love Of You (Reprise)
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Mr. Gone
The "one-star" (at the time) album that has been a fan favorite for years.
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1979
Part 1
Havana Jam
Live performances. One with Weather Report (Black Market) with the "Trio of Doom" (Dark Prince). Trio of Doom consisted of Jaco with John McLaughlin on guitar and Tony Williams on drums.
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Havana Jam 2
Live performances with Weather Report (Teen Town) and the "Trio of Doom" (Para Oriente and Continuum)
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Mingus
With Joni Mitchell, Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Peter Erskine, Don Alias, Emil Richards
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Michel Colombier
Jaco plays on eight of 11 tracks: Sunday, Dreamland, Overture, Bird Song, Layas, Do It, Spring, The Dancing Bull
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1979
Part 2
Shadows and Light
Live with Joni Mitchell, Michael Brecker (sax), Pat Metheny (guitar), Lyle Mays (keyboards) and Don Alias (drums)
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Joni Mitchell - Shadows and Light
The video version of the live performance.
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1980
Night Passage
To me, this is the best Weather Report release with Jaco
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1981
Word of Mouth
Jaco breaks from Weather Report to do his own thing and lines up an all-star supporting cast.
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The Birthday Concert
Jaco threw himself a 30th birthday party concert in Florida, and they recorded it. One of my all-time favorites
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1982
Weather Report
Jaco's final recording with Zawinul, Shorter and Weather Report.
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Twins Live in Japan 1982
Jaco's Word of Mouth big band on tour in Japan.
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Invitation
The original U.S. (single LP release) of the "Twins" concert in Japan.
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Holiday for Pans
A highly controversial bootleg of Jaco's compositions and arrangements. An un-named bassist recorded counterfeit bass parts on this release.
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Notable Compilations
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Sorry, there are no results available from Amazon.The Early Years (1968 - 1978)
Portrait of Jaco, the Early YearsThis revealing audio biography is comprised primarily of never-before-heard recordings of Jaco throughout his early creative years in florida, however, the real magic in "Portrait" comes through the spoken words of Jaco himself, and the spoken words of family, close friend's and fellow musician's as they fondly look back at their special times together with Jaco. Highlighting all of the significant developments and various influences along the way, this rare collection of materials is the complete story of Jaco's early formative years. Features a full-color, 80 page companion book.
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