Portrait of Tracy
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"Portrait of Tracy" is a renowned solo bass composition by Jaco Pastorius, celebrated for its innovative use of harmonics and lyrical, jazz-fusion style.
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
instrumental composition
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musical composition ⓘ solo bass composition ⓘ |
| associatedWith | Jaco Pastorius signature style ⓘ |
| composer | Jaco Pastorius NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
|
| dedicatedTo | Tracy Sexton NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| genre |
fusion
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jazz ⓘ jazz fusion ⓘ |
| hasISWC | T-070.246.669-3 ⓘ |
| hasPart |
introductory harmonic motif
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melodic harmonic passages ⓘ rubato closing section ⓘ |
| hasRecognition |
considered a landmark in solo bass composition
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widely studied by bass players ⓘ |
| includedOnAlbum | Jaco Pastorius (album) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| influenced |
jazz fusion bassists
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modern electric bass technique ⓘ solo bass repertoire ⓘ |
| instrumentation | electric bass ⓘ |
| key | E major ⓘ |
| language | instrumental ⓘ |
| mood |
lyrical
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melancholic ⓘ |
| namedAfter | Tracy Sexton NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| notableFeature |
extensive use of natural harmonics
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innovative chordal harmonics ⓘ lyrical melodic style ⓘ solo electric bass performance ⓘ |
| partOf | Jaco Pastorius discography ⓘ |
| performer | Jaco Pastorius NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| publisher | Epic Records NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| recordedBy | Jaco Pastorius NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| recordingType | studio recording ⓘ |
| recordLabel | Epic Records ⓘ |
| releaseYear | 1976 ⓘ |
| tempo | slow ⓘ |
| timeSignature |
4/4 sections
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free time sections ⓘ |
| usedAs | study piece for harmonics on electric bass ⓘ |
| usesTechnique |
artificial harmonics
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chordal harmonics ⓘ glissando ⓘ natural harmonics ⓘ vibrato ⓘ |
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