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 that you’d
carry on in the family business. In this case, the extraordinary
paternal figure happens to be the late Jaco Pastorius, a bassist who
fused elements of jazz and rock. Truly, 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
& 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 among funk,
fusion, rock, and blues. Together, they imbue their efforts with a
degree of technical prowess that would certainly have made the old man
proud.
