This 1983 release captures Jaco Pastorius live in Japan, a year before his untimely decline, with his Word of Mouth big band. It's a set of high-energy jazz standards and originals.
- The album was recorded live at the Nippon Seagull on September 11, 1983.
- It features big band arrangements of tunes like "Donna Lee," "Giant Steps," and the title track "Invitation."
- Pastorius's virtuosic bass playing is on full display, even amidst the large ensemble.
Jaco Pastorius was an American jazz musician from Florida, widely hailed as one of the most innovative electric bassists of his generation. "Invitation" was released late in his career, after his most critically acclaimed work and during a period of increasing personal struggles.
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