Audio By Carbonatix
When your dad was one of the most innovative musicians of all time,
and you’ve got ample ability of your own, it’s only natural you’d carry
on in the family business. In this case, the extraordinary paternal
figure happens to be the late Jaco Pastorius, an extraordinary bassist
who fused elements of jazz and rock. Pastorius took his instrument from
the ranks of the rhythm section to front and center, thanks to his work
with Weather Report, Pat Metheny, Joni Mitchell, and Blood Sweat and
Tears, as well as on his own. Sadly, his twin sons Julius and Felix
never really got to know their father. A local boy, Jaco spiraled
downhill in the throes of personal demons and died violently outside a
Fort Lauderdale nightclub in 1987 while the two were still toddlers.
Still, Julius and Felix possess both his looks and abilities.
Two years ago, they joined forces with another pair of siblings,
John and Mike Bendy, and made their debut at an annual event in Maine
called the Pirate Party. With Julius playing drums, John playing
guitar, Mike on bass, and Felix moonlighting with the group as bassist
on occasion, they continue Jaco’s penchant for bending the boundaries
between funk, fusion, rock, and blues.
