A rare and electrifying live document capturing Jaco Pastorius and Rashied Ali in full improvisational flight, recorded for French Radio on December 19th, 1984.
This intimate duet performance blends Jaco’s unmistakable melodic bass phrasing with Ali’s free‑flowing rhythmic language, creating a set that moves between jazz standards, fusion signatures, and unexpected reinterpretations.
The session includes standout renditions of John Coltrane’s “Naima”, Ornette Coleman’s “Broadway Blues”, Jaco’s own “Continuum”, and a blistering take on Jimi Hendrix’s “Purple Haze”.
Throughout the broadcast, several student bassists — Michel Hatzigeorgiou, Reno Steba, Alan Brennan, and Angel Vicens — join the duo, adding spontaneous layers to an already adventurous performance.
This Music On Vinyl edition is pressed on translucent green coloured vinyl, includes the 50th Anniversary Timeless Jazz sticker, and comes housed in a sturdy 3mm sleeve.

Features

• 180‑gram audiophile vinyl
• Limited edition on translucent green coloured vinyl
• Recorded live at French Radio, December 19th, 1984
• Featuring “Naima”, “Continuum” and “Purple Haze”
• 50th Anniversary Timeless Jazz sticker on sleeve
• 3mm sleeve

Tracklist

1. Broadway Blues
2. Slang
3. Purple Haze
4. Fannie Mae
5. Blackbird
6. Donna Lee
7. Continuum
8. Naima

Information

Artist: Jaco Pastorius & Rashied Ali
Title: Blackbird
Format: 1×LP, 180g Audiophile, Limited Edition
Label: Music On Vinyl
Catalogue Number: MOVLP3271
Barcode: 8719262044067
Country: EU
Genre: Jazz
Style: Fusion / Avant‑Garde / Live
Sleeve: 3mm
Total Audio Length: 00:52