🎁 Jaco Pastorius – “Havona” Solo – FREE PDF Transcription

🎸 Study the Brilliance of Jaco – FREE PDF Transcription

Jaco Pastorius’ explosive solo on “Havona” (from the iconic Weather Report album Heavy Weather) is a jazz fusion masterclass — fast, melodic, rhythmically sharp, and deeply inventive.

Though originally played on electric bass, the phrasing and logic of Jaco’s lines translate beautifully to saxophone, making this transcription a unique resource for saxophonists and improvisers alike.

Now you can study it yourself — bar by bar — completely free.

🎼 This PDF Lets You Explore Jaco’s Linear Genius

This solo is filled with horn-like phrasing, rapid intervals, and motivic development that mirrors bebop language while breaking into new sonic terrain.

Whether you’re a saxophonist, bassist, or jazz nerd, this transcription lets you analyze how Jaco built lines, approached harmony, and played with fierce clarity at breakneck speed.

📘 What You’ll Get in the PDF:

✅ Full note-for-note transcription of Jaco’s solo on “Havona”

✅ Written for B♭, Concert Pitch and Bass Clef

✅ Clean, printable layout with chord changes

✅ Ideal for phrase study, fast articulation, and fusion vocabulary

✅ FREE to download

🎯 Why This Resource Is for You:

• Study fusion vocabulary that crosses into bebop logic

• Train articulation, accuracy, and intervallic precision

• Great for saxophonists and bassists alike

• Use it as a fusion etude or fast-tempo transcription challenge

💬 What Musicians Are Saying:

“Never thought I’d be practicing Jaco on tenor — but this is so playable and deep. Love the transcription!”

— Aaron F.

📥 How It Works:

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3. Open the PDF and start exploring the lines

4. Rewatch the video — or use the solo as your own study material

👤 About the Author:

Martin Uherek is a jazz saxophonist and educator dedicated to helping musicians improve their fluency, vocabulary, and confidence. His lick packs, transcriptions, and solo studies are trusted by jazz learners and teachers worldwide.

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