The live album Invitation was the third album by Jaco Pastorius, originally released in 1983 while the bassist was a member of Weather Report.
Invitation was the third album by Jaco Pastorius, originally released in 1983 while the bassist was a member of Weather Report. This is a live album recorded at various venues during a tour of Japan, featuring his "Word of Mouth" big band. While his debut album Jaco Pastorius [MOVLP136] showcased his eclectic and impressive skills on the electric bass, both Invitation and his previous album, Word of Mouth [MOVLP1260] focused more on his ability to arrange for a larger band.
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