is a jazz album by French pianist and composer Jean-Pierre Como , released in June 1999 through Blue Note Records . It is notable for being a heartfelt tribute to the legendary bassist Jaco Pastorius , featuring both original compositions by Como and reimagined jazz standards . Album Overview
The record spans approximately 52 minutes and includes 12 tracks. While rooted in jazz, it incorporates elements of fusion and world music, reflecting Como’s versatile background as a member of the fusion group Sixun. Jean-Pierre Como Release Date: June 2, 1999 Label: Blue Note / EMI Digital Genre: Jazz, Post-Bop, Fusion Tracklist & Key Collaborations Jean-Pierre Como - Empreinte 1999
The album features several guest musicians, adding layers of vocal and instrumental texture. Track Name Key Personnel Omar Touré, Guida Tchiam (Vocals) Tontine - De Léon Camé Jean-Pierre Como Résonnances Paco Sery, Zool Fleischer Margaux Jean-Pierre Como Ange Michel Karim Ziad, Miguel Sanchez Three Views of a Secret Sylvain Luc (Guitar); Composition by Jaco Pastorius Boulougnou Eric Chevalier, Zool Fleischer Empreinte Didier Lockwood (Violin), Sixun members Alpicoise Michel Sanchez Milestrone Jean-Pierre Como Giant Steps Composition by John Coltrane Liberty City Paco Sery, Dario Deidda; Composition by Jaco Pastorius Artistic Significance is a jazz album by French pianist and
: It features notable French and international jazz figures, including violinist Didier Lockwood and guitarist Sylvain Luc . While rooted in jazz, it incorporates elements of
: The album explicitly honors Pastorius with covers of his iconic tracks like "Three Views of a Secret" and "Liberty City".
: Critics highlight Como's ability to balance intricate melodies with rhythmic depth, often compared to the expansive, lyrical style of fusion pioneers. JEAN-PIERRE COMO discography (top albums) and reviews