Jaco Pastorius, Pat Metheny, Bruce Ditmas & Paul Bley

The Profile

A collaboration album featuring early-career recordings of Jaco Pastorius and Pat Metheny alongside pianist Paul Bley and drummer Bruce Ditmas; the record is described by the reviewer as electronic and highly improvisatory.

Reviewer describes the album as using entirely electronic instrumentation, consisting of four long improvisations on guiding themes, and highlights the tracks Vashkar, Donkey, Vampira and Batterie.

A poetic, enthusiastic five-star review that frames the album as an early-career collaboration featuring Jaco Pastorius and Pat Metheny within Paul Bley's ensemble. The reviewer emphasizes electronic instrumentation, long improvisations, and a 'spacey' vibe. Specific tracks mentioned include Vashkar, Donkey, Vampira and Batterie.