Joni Mitchell - The Dry Cleaner from Des Moines

[@brentnichols3071]

This might be my favorite performance of anything ever. Jaco dropping the walkingest bass line of all time but not forgetting to mess with Brecker by feeding him harmonic gore to try to solo over. I'm not surprised Michael gave Jaco the cold shoulder afterward but it was iconic so what are you gonna do.

[@DonaldSosinJoannaSeaton]

I had the great pleasure of doing the sheet music arrangement for this song when I was working at Warner Bros. Music in NYC in the 70's. What a challenge! Had to slow it way down to get Jaco's notes accurate, but then, in those pre-digital days, it was so low it was impossible to hear the notes accurately. So then we had to speed it up. What a great album (Mingus).

[@twangbarfly]

GREAT story!!!!

[@traciiprada]

Hi donald d you remember who were in charge of horns section?

[@JasperGS]

LuisPrada17 I read somewhere jaco wrote the horns arrangement in s few minutes before rehearsal

[@rangjungyeshe]

That was Jaco too

[@jsilence418]

Thanks for sharing i often wondered about those brilliant people behind the scenes .

[@Filigraana]

Joni Mitchell’s ability to stay on pitch is out of this world.

[@mwhite6522]

Notice before she starts singing she walks over and asks Brecker to play a B-flat.

[@brentnichols3071]

Her being Joni Mitchell nonwithstanding, she does get a pitch from Michael and she wrote the song. Being built different is a major advantage she has.

[@Edfireman1]

All too wonderful, let’s not forget the outstanding Michael Brecker (r.i.p)

[@dwftube]

Too young - like so many of the greats - Jaco included. :(

[@raymondchollet3199]

What an incredible presence in my life. Both of them.

[@Poeme340]

When Michael and Jaco first blow in after Joni’s intro it is just pure laser-like genius.👍

[@jambi5096]

I can't get enough of the bass line that starts at 3:38. Gives me goosebumps every single time. RIP Jaco.

[@Dmdmello]

Jesus Christ he turns into fuckin metronome

[@barkofink]

Jaco's gimmick _Havona_ like

[@fredoaksmusicheavyonthebas6010]

Stripped it down bare bones and seen what Dude could do with it then gives him the dumb a** look at the end of the song

[@richardlemrise496]

3:58

[@stephensticht]

mother fuck Jaco had it there @ 3:38, glad I saw your comment. He used to come into the music store I did Saturdays at. Oakland Park, Fla. Amazing bass player and composer

[@throckmortensnivel2850]

Joni Mitchell must be considered to be amongst the very elite in jazz vocals. Any singer will tell you how difficult it is to sing this; what unbelievable control you have to have. And that bass line...what can one say. Pastorius was at the very top of his profession. Great song, great band. Thanks to all involved.

[@BijahD]

Right - Joni and Jaco could not get better.....insane performance

[@micahjared8082]

Jaco was from the planet Pastyourassandwayoveryourhead. Bass God sent from the Heavens. As we say on planet Earth ; RIP Jaco. Truth is Jaco didnt die. He was born a Myth and Legend. It was Destiny. Cheers Brother

[@franek_izerski]

What an incredible vocalist she is !!!

[@robertd8351]

What a great performance. Jaco was one of his kind in jazz and Joni a genius in many genres.

[@pertrygvestevikjohnsen7146]

Joni and Jaco - perfect together. One of the greatest live albums of all times.

[@Antoniettacuo]

Vero

[@kumoyuki]

no doubt

[@BlackWhirlies]

Wow,, what a band! The bit where Jaco, Don and Mike start going for it, the visuals start and I'm screaming 'show the fucking musicians!!

[@Kinsale1333]

Yeah, I know what you mean. But it is Joni's music and she had the right to present it the way she wanted. But she must have that live footage you reference someplace in her personal archive. I'd give my right arm to see it.

[@BlackWhirlies]

@@Kinsale1333 Totally agree!

[@mcnowski]

Did you notice at the end the sax player shakes his head at Jaco for show boating over his Sax solo?? hallarious.

[@joannalewis5279]

This!!!

[@jackieclark2004]

I’m loving this Joni is a multi talented singer crossing all genre . This combination of Jazz musicians and the icing on the cake JACO!

[@Eddie-Neko]

Super, great live. I love Joni, Jaco, Don, Pat and Michael.

[@smarterthananyone]

That's just an amazing amount of talent on one stage. Have to listen a second time to appreciate how great Brecker is as well.

[@bivmvideo]

Smae here! had to pay it twice. Actually 4, been here b4.

[@peterbustin2683]

Only a second time ?!

[@peterbustin2683]

@@bivmvideo Ive notched up about 30-40 !

[@ireneruthfox]

Jaco, the best I ever seen.....And i seen them all. What tone & time.

[@johnmorrison8618]

Jaco was one of the most punk rock things to ever happen to jazz

[@G8GT364CI]

Is that an insult or a compliment?

[@johnmorrison8618]

@@G8GT364CI both

[@cheapmusicgear]

@@G8GT364CI if you’re a purist who likes the smell of their own farts a lot, sure it could be an insult. I personally think Jaco played a big role in the progression of popular music in general.

[@G8GT364CI]

@@cheapmusicgear You sound kind of dumb, I don't argue with people who use infantile terms.

[@cheapmusicgear]

@@G8GT364CI I would rather sound dumb than sound pompous

[@claudiocerioli729]

There's an incredible swing in this tune . Just one word GREAT

[@lromacastro]

This record is absurdly brilliant: the musicians, the interplay, Joni´s voice, the setlist... Since long ago I´m in love with Joni´s music. I have 120+ Joni´s tracks in my smartphone: superlative, mesmerizing, heart-touching!

[@d3a1990]

Superb. Jaco is obviously amazing. Joni’s vocals here are virtuosity!

[@WaldemarMusialik]

Jaco Pastorius master !!!!!

[@pablomtube]

The way Jaco re-imagined the bass is mind-blowing. No one had even imagined doing that kind of stuff with a bass. I don't know of any other musician doing something similar with any other instrument.

[@bustedfender]

2:09 I’ve always loved the psychosis of this jam with those familiar blues changes beneath. Untethered but grounded and familiar. Good pipes too, Joni.

[@TJATJA1982]

One of the raddest interpretations of the blues ever put on tape. Two absolute titans just going at it, with amazing backup by Don.

[@MarkRaymondLuce]

Amazing, Joni's voice is incredible and pitch perfect and great phrasing, and Jaco is simply amazing.

[@Filigraana]

And her lyrics! 🤯

[@63snampook]

WOW, I only "stumbled" over this one just now, almost 13 years after the upload......and I'm stunned ! What a true musical gem this is. Everything in it is great, it all comes together so well.

[@mwbright]

I was last here two years ago. My love for this woman remains unabated.

[@lorenzosalamone8933]

The famous "Duel" between Jaco and Michael Breaker!

[@JonHop1]

Jaco couldnt stand Brecker..

[@visog]

Jes! Jaco, Joni & MB on top of their game... devastating!

[@vitinaportoghese6687]

Joni sentirla cantare e suonare con Jaco, un jazz fresco, diverso dal genere di Joni è stata proprio una bella idea, con il sassofono che incalza, che bei ricordi!

[@JimGardner]

What the FUCK was that? Seriously. The best music ever recorded. In no small way.

[@JimGardner]

Kris H. There isn't a single bass player in the world who can deliver a performance like this. He's on fire.

[@honkmonky1989]

+Jim Gardner He is on coke too... 1:29 OMG, in another galaxy, far far away.......

[@waynefoote3781]

What an OUTSTANDING Talent JONI!!! EXCELLENT band to support her incredible body of works!! JACO.......YIKES!!

[@SuitableACE]

I have to agree with the supporters of Jaco here. His playing is thoughtful and well placed. He has good eye contact and synchronization with the skins at the end and plays counterpoint to the vocal very well by playing harmony notes in his walk that are right off the chord and fall in the same structure just about every time.

[@Scott_works]

Joni is such an amazing singer and songwriter. She is the sweetheart of 0ur generation.

[@Burt472]

Gigantic Jaco.....Thanks....RIP...Was lucky with one of his shows in 1986 in Bolzano, Italy

[@PotatoQuality251]

4:03 Always wondered if Michael Brecker was giving crap to Jaco or not for that last bass part. Obviously Jaco didn't give a shit lol cool song

[@bluegrassbarry]

it's hard to think of any music I like as much as this. All the musical drivers at work here have my highest regard. Mingus, Joni, Jaco, brecker, and don alias. hat's off to them all.

[@tormacc1]

I love this music and the whole dvd SHADOWS AND LIGHT

[@keith8554]

3:38 = the greatest showcase of improvisational and musical talent in the history of humanity

[@flummi-Berlin]

Jaco is superb here, like all the others on stage!

[@drumulater]

I'm glad you put this video on. I'm a little mad, that I couldn't see Jaco play his parts, while you were showing that "Same ol, Las Vegas strip. Thanks for the post, steevo.

[@AfferbeckBeats]

This is one of my favourite Joni and Jaco numbers. I bought the DVD about ten years ago. It always annoyed me that they overlaid stock footage over some of the best bass playing Jaco ever did.

[@catalystdrums123]

Its in the DVD like that huh? I always assumed the uploader did that did get past copyright

[@hurrapelle6508]

it is unfortunately

[@jsamc]

idiots

[@TylerMusicBoi]

Does anyone know if they did it on the Laserdisc or VHS versions?

[@madddogg7920]

I would much rather watch the band perform. Jaco isn't the only brilliant musician on stage here. I did read that Joni Mitchell hired several members of The Weather Report as her backing band at this time so Jaco and his two bandmates are all very accomplished jazz musicians who are very tight and are very experienced at playing with one another. Showing the band without the overlaid Vegas footage would make for a much better visual presentation.

[@3nthamornin]

3:57 classic Jaco riff with the "stairway" going up the neck. greatest bass player ever

[@PlanetRockJesus]

Joni... one of the best jazz singers EVER!

[@srwaite7]

Jaco and Michael’s look after they finish. #priceless

[@sebastiano6793]

God must be a singing woman! 💖

[@Gutbucket55]

Aint Joni just thebest thing everto come out of Canada 💓

[@atbigfoot91]

Some kind of band. Joni, Pat Matheney, Lyle Mays, Don Alias and Jaco Pastorious. How lucky we all are.

[@tinnavio9257]

Aaaaaaaahhhh!!! Calidad!! Las Calidades de aquellos años pioneros!! Tin Navio

[@angelcomunycorriente6594]

Si tan sólo toda la gente del mundo pudiera escuchar esto, me parece fantástico, larga vida a la música, larga vida a Jaco, larga vida a el Jazz.

[@siglino]

One of my favorite Joni tunes! Great lyrics, great Bass Line and Drums and Sax!

[@connorjames9553]

love this alot more than the album version

[@thmsjordan]

@bmoremike - OMG you're right. Shocking that we don't have these great artists with us anymore...sad..

[@stevestevenson811]

I mean, what timing by Joni but the bass line is the tightest live line I ever heard. So in time with perfect sound. Best bass sound ever

[@aussiecoastie72]

Amazing musicians

[@MatGurman]

This is SO off the Chain!!! Thank you. What a rhythm section!!! OMG, Joni just nails it!

[@zippitee]

it's just air, they take it and toke it, move it and stroke it... trill, still, sing, pop, vibrate & thrill... as long as they live and after die as long as tape and digital sigh we get to know them man oh my. thank YOU Renato Spallucci

[@bassplayer1966]

JACO licks bring tears to me eyes!! HE'S THE BEST EVER!!

[@kishosoundandvision]

joni and jaco ... that's the band ... from a to z ... love and paradise ... ure amazing

[@goldsmice]

who could have thought a song about playing slot machines could be so badass?

[@paulprince5672]

what an inspired pairing - kindred spirits Joni's superb lively vocals / Jaco's phenom. bass. the greatest !

[@1jazzsoul]

Just blow me away!!! Thanks so much for posting!!!

[@reubenandcherise]

I so totally agree with the top commentators-- please please Joni- release the unedited footage of this inspired band!!

[@madddogg7920]

Great song. I do wish that they hadn't laid the Vegas footage over the band performance, though. Jaco and the rest of the guys are all masters and I would rather watch them play than watch stock footage of Vegas that I can get almost anywhere. I'm not familiar with any of the musicians in this video aside from Joni and Jaco but the way the bass and the sax intertwine with each other is simply brilliant. Awesome stuff.

[@kweatherreport]

I can't get enough of it .............

[@MrAllright2]

Oh my God the music out there!

[@basilrodericks7791]

The rhythm & the vocals. JONI.

[@vicentepereira9024]

Me criei ouvindo Jaco, e até hoje ele me inspira. Uma das grandes apresentação com Joni Michael.

[@CoyotePoet]

yeah...I saw this show when they were at Red Rocks...probably the best concert I ever saw...and THAT is saying something.

[@chefforrest]

How can one not love this women?

[@basilrodericks7791]

V1. "I'm down to a roll" 0:18 V2." I talk to a cat" 0:34 V3. "He got three oranges" 0:48 BREAK V4. " I followed him" BREAK 1:19 V5. "He was stacking the chips" 1:49

[@piePad]

3:40 Jaco looking at Brecker like "Hey I am playing the most fuckin perfect on time groovin bass line ever, are you going to play something great or not??"

[@ChromaticHarp]

Jaco was WAY OVERPLAYing! Brecker looked PISSEF!

[@LageYouTube]

@@ChromaticHarp Yeah, Jaco sounded amazing though

[@uauclic2459]

Ufa! Amazing Jaco....

[@MrJadePinwheel]

i would love to listen to an isolation of just the vocals & bass. The interplay is almost like Bach counterpoint

[@MichaelWilliams-hf1ql]

That was the mastery of Jaco Pastorius, the greatest bass player that ever walked the planet, his Fender and Joni's voice are married in the heavens for all time.

[@zachariesmith7174]

ahaha I've tought about the same thing: sounds like counterpoint

[@dwaynehendricks7842]

Whacha got against Mr. Brecker?

[@raymondchollet3199]

Lisrening to jaco since 85. A jimi hendrix of bass. He defined big time bass!

[@G8GT364CI]

@@raymondchollet3199 He also defined loud, obnoxious overplaying unfortunately at times too like in this video.

[@MMZS528]

stellar line-up

[@rozenaxsax5133]

The late great Michael Brecker and Jaco P.....two absolute monsters of jazz. Always missed.

[@rory8585]

This song reminds me of Novak Djokovich, six time champion of Australian Open tennis match. Nobody can beat him. He's the dry cleaner from Des Moines. He cleans up! Pitching with purpose...... Give it to Joni to describe this type of flamboyant swagger! Money collector...

[@thill47]

Fantastic vocal ees

[@MusikPlusMehr]

Well that’s just incredible. Joni and Jaco both. Wow.

[@shelterdoghandler]

tears. Joni and Jaco!

[@stellartunes]

Love Joni, Jaco, Michael and Don. Absurd video editing, as they should have just stuck to filming the artists. Still enjoyable. Massive Talent.

[@billieredsocks]

Fantastic!

[@ivanvillalobos286]

Perfecta combinacion!!!,..

[@mwbright]

Thank you, Renato. That was absolutely wonderful.

[@silvaespecialistaemdrywall4435]

Época boa!!!!!

[@adgo22]

I could be wrong..but I've always felt Brecker was kinda pissed with Jaco at the end of the tune..his (mike's) expression is like "man you fuckin' overplay" it's my solo on the outtro..I think Jaco seems to sense this and look's surprised by his (mike's) reaction..

[@djmalcoiv]

it is said that jaco was extremely egocentric, he intentionally raised the volume of his amplifiers to make the bass sound stand out over other instruments, even his voice, and it was precisely, supposedly, for this reason that he died, when he wanted to go on stage where santana played, to play the bass, he used to turn up and take the bass from the bassists and play for them.

[@NickyBendix]

Agree, and Brecker had good reason to be annoyed,

[@samhardingham5591]

He's definitely too loud in this one. I love Jaco but some of his later stuff isn't that great

[@WinstonTexas829]

Jaco plays all over everyone else on this tune & right in the frequency range of the singer & sax player. Bad taste & impossible to work with regardless of the genius of the individual.

[@samhardingham5591]

@@WinstonTexas829 its not a tune, its his solo

[@kushking420]

This is amazing.

[@kushking420]

Groovy as Fuck.

[@EMasteringCargeJrbass]

I Love you Joni Joni Mitchell

[@JackinTheWoods]

There is way too much to speak about right here. 2 Legends going back to back. You have watch this clip very closely to see what is going on. I witnessed this show and Joni brought these guys together but besides Pat Metheny & Lyle Mays there were no friends aboard. You can see how Jaco challenges the sax player Michael Brecker. There is no love loss, at the end of the piece Jaco turns back to him in acknowledgement but Brecker turns away from him. PRICELESS

[@mikearmando]

+JackinTheWoods You are correct I noticed that also. It looked like Michael Brecker was upset at the end of the gig with Jaco. Jaco played great, nothing was going to hold him back. It was up to the rest of the band to respond to his playing.

[@tuskedbeast]

When forming the band, Jaco had wanted to ditch Brecker, who was second choice after Wayne Shorter wasn't available.

[@jgmiller804]

Yeah there is definitely a moment there at the end where Brecker kind of shakes his head. Hard to know exactly he was disappointed about though

[@Lanearndt]

hmmm, a couple points. Greatest blues bass line ever played by an electric bassist!!! We can't judge Jaco for his volume on this performance, his level was the decision of the live sound mixing engineer and the mixing engineer responsible for producing this DVD! I don't think brecker shook his head in disgust, it felt more like 'holy F, we just did that at a folk music concert!' That was Awesome! the way Jaco would let those harmonics ring for bars and then drop into the chord change was beyond!

[@maranton0]

This concert just gather the best of those years and contemporerary jazz: Jaco, Joni, Mchael,Pat.

[@mikemontoya1936]

Freaking unreal Jaco Pastorius III killing it so ingenious

[@JeanLucLLinares]

Excellent !

[@psyclonought22]

top song top musicians great scat line

[@johnmichaelson9173]

Just wow!!

[@tbernez]

I’m not sure where this performance took place, but I saw Joni, Jaco, Michael et al perform this number at the UC Berkeley Jazz Festival in May of ‘79. It’s indelibly etched in my brain as is their rendition of Goodbye Porkpie Hat, and Woodstock.

[@EphemeralProductions]

Hollywood bowl in 79.

[@iancorgan]

Oh God, this is so amazing! Thanks for sharing... Joni Mitchell makes me cry...

[@BeaSoulMusic]

oh my god QUE BUENOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO ESTOOOOOOOOOO

[@shanegregory5051]

must get me a polyester suit and a kick ass bass, pastorius music personified , like whaaat .

[@tampamurphy3264]

unbelievable!

[@RedCloudSophie25]

Master piece !!! Thank’s a lot !!

[@nickdrake5611]

Please notice Mr. Brecker too. Thanks.