The consumate jazz guitarist of the century legend

Joe's masterclasses are like "Well, you know, you just have to play good, and don't worry about it, you know ?" The master !

@Panchissimo3

3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣

@scottpearce7466

3 жыл бұрын

Yep, throw the book away and play what you can hum! Not bad advice.

@alextrejo1550

3 жыл бұрын

@@scottpearce7466 can’t believe how good this guy is

@ceesseetherdet8663

2 жыл бұрын

Most impressive sentence for me: There is only major, minor, and dominant7, all others are colors.

@matthewe.johnson1760

Жыл бұрын

😂

I spent the first 7 years of my guitar journey regurgitating the popular rock and blues songs we all know. Then I was introduced to Joe Pass and I felt the tides begin to turn. While it was difficult and time consuming, learning jazz theory in this context made my love for music that much stronger. Mr. Pass, you certainly are treasured and missed.

We recorded his last album Joe Pass and Roy Clark play Hank Williams. Watching these two masters play was one of the highlights of my life!

@NeilRaouf

9 ай бұрын

😮😮😮😮😮

@anthem3560

3 ай бұрын

lucky you

This would have been one of Joe’s last public appearances. What a gifted, humble man. Thank you for posting

The computing power in Joe's head never ceases to amaze me. I love everything about this guy

@labelladonna8099

4 жыл бұрын

Me too. Never get tired of him! He’s a sweet man, and his music is PURE.

@omarks

3 жыл бұрын

@Amari Juelz nope

@omarks

3 жыл бұрын

@Mario Fisher I'm logged into your account right now, with your girlfriend. Also your grandmother

@nicholasindalecio8211

3 жыл бұрын

@@omarks lol

I had the awesome pleasure of listening to Joe Pass with Tal Farlow and Mundell Lowe in the Pizza Express on Dean street in London in, as far as I remember, 1988 or 1989, when I was in my early 30s. What a genius and DEFINITETY The GOAT of jazz guitar

Joe Pass was the biggest influence on my playing. To play a tune, by yourself, was awesome. Saw him live several times and even got a greenroom lesson from him. I was stationed in Italy as a military musician in 1994 he passed away. Several years afterward, I played for a couple of guys who was familiar with his playing and recognized Joe's influence on my playing. Thanks for sharing. Brought back many great memories.

@JaxonBurn

Жыл бұрын

Fantastic. I remember as a young musician it would always bother me when people would say my playing reminded them of somebody else. All I wanted was to be original. Now when someone hears my influences in my playing, I smile from ear to ear!

@uwanttono4012

Ай бұрын

Lovely story! Thanks for sharing!!

humble and extremely gifted.....and a good soul.....i like people like that!

For me, this is a gem. So many highlights, but I will comment on two: one moving, the other light-hearted. When he plays the last solo piece, it brings a tear or two to the eye knowing he would leave us so soon after this event and the best advice given at the exit, at 1:25 more or less: "learn songs, you can't get no girls playing scales!". He was the one and only.

Amazing..... a master on the guitar. His ability to fill so much expressive music in "empty space" was unmatched. There will never be another Joe Pass. Thank you for sharing!

@thezenbum

3 жыл бұрын

his father told him to do that. he made him do that. when he was a kid.

what a Musician...what a Human Being...thanks Joe for all the things you give us

Dear Joe. How I Miss Him. We Will Not Hear Or See His Like Again. Absolutely Marvellous !.

@BigSmartArmed

3 жыл бұрын

And Happy Birthday Joe!! My you RIP and have a wonderful celebration up there 13/1

He blows my mind. His performances transform familiar into otherwise - amazing. My favourite solo and accompaniment guitarist. A CAGED genius.

"Don't ask me anything about modes." Joe and I have something in common. His ability to play by ear and feeling is amazing. His music is beautiful without over-thinking.

Joe was meant to play the Union chapel in north London i was so excited, i also think if memory serves me that Martin Taylor was also playing but unfortunately joe got ill and passed on. Me personally im greatfull to live in a time where we have recordings and film of these greats. Thanks for posting this.

@BigSmartArmed

3 жыл бұрын

Joe will live on forever!!! RIP

From his interviews I like him so much… he seems like a rare and genuine good man.

Fantastic interview. There's little I like more than listening to a legend talking about the old school days and the excitement in their eyes and voice. It's sort of like a time portal into the Golden era. I just love listening to musicians like this and actors talking about other legends of their time and how they learned!!

Mr. Pass doesn’t “play”music on the guitar, he IS the music!!!🥰

This man is so cool, i never copied his way but i had been listenning to him so much, you know, in the house with friends you put a solo record of Joe and then everything's easy ! thanks a lot for that vid.

This must have been the last(or close to it) gig Joe did before dying in 1994. He was still at the peak of his game in many respects at age 65. The bass and drum back up musicians were outstanding, the Q&A session was very informative, the sound/video engineering was great and Joe seemed as honest and sincere as it gets.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@epeirce

Жыл бұрын

I think the concert was in '88 or '89. i was there for that one and the tunes are the same as I remember from back then. I also find it hard to believe they hadn't changed the drum kit in six years.

@epeirce

Жыл бұрын

I was in ensemble with the young lady in the front row shown at the end of the show. I think they released this after Joe died in '94.

To me he's like Hendrix, the music just flowed through him direct from "the source". Fun to see Joe D'Orrio at 14:40; the two Joes look like a couple of guys there to fix the lights, not the guitar superstars they were!

Great Interview and Great playing. Joe was in a class all by himself. I had the good Fortune of meeting him backstage at the Vine St bar and grill in Hollywood CA in the early nineties....he gave my roommate his autograph. He was the nicest guy......very humble. After he started playing...and finished....I said play East of the Sun.....he then said.....What.....do you want me to put everyone to sleep? RIP

@BigSmartArmed

3 жыл бұрын

Vine St bar and grill in Hollywood CA...I miss that place Joe loved having fun with the audience always trying to connect with everyone joking around If you were lucky enough to have caught his great table napkin trick One of the most funniest and most incredible thing I've seen Hope you were there to have seen it Great memories to cherish watching and interacting with Joe in between songs May he RIP and have a great Birthday celebration up there 13/1

Even the sound checks are masterpieces

This is gold. Every guitar player that plays whatever style they play, should watch this!

His albums with Ella are masterful.

@JazzCubePlus

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for coming. You can check also this one with Ella - kzread.info/dash/bejne/e2Zq0dR-mL3YZ7A.html

The most unassuming rock star ever. And a very wise man.

I keep coming back to this one 😊

The Master, one of the most humble guys on the planet.

Love this guy... got to hang with him for a week around 1971. Had one lesson which was simple and beautiful. I asked if I could play his old ES-175, strings were so high & heavy I couldn't believe it.

@josemiguelberrios3640

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you had the chance, congrats!

A guitarra de Joe Pass ressoa para sempre num mundo cada vez mais caduco, cada vez mais mudo de notas, arpejos, harmonias, em Incríveis solos jazzísticos.

Totally love the custom Gibson. Allow the artist to be comfortable and happy!!!

So humble and absolute genius

Absolutely Marvellous !. We Won’t See His Like Again. Wonderful Man And Just The Best Ever x x .

A man showing total mastery of his instrument.

This must have been recorded just before his death, although he's playing great. It's also a great record of his personality and humour. He reminds me of Kurt Vonnegut.

This was not long before he passed. I had tickets to see him in 1994 at Gammage Auditorium in Tempe, AZ. He withdrew from the concert and passed a month later. Wonderful player, very nice man.

This is gold, thank you so much!!!!

Thank you for this.

Thanks for this incredible video

I used to own this on DVD...I miss it sop much. thanks for posting

This is golden!! The Di. sound really works in this context, nothing is lost.

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL YOUR VIDEOS!!!

@NeilRaouf

8 жыл бұрын

Clari Diez Pena te amo linda! tantooooo :-)

Pure gold, this.

The "Solo Piece" is so heartfelt, so touching.. I almost cried listening to it. If anyone records a tribute album to Pass, they should end it with this piece.

Thank you! What a joy to hear him play and a pleasure (not mention an education) to hear him talk. I'm 61 and learned by (attempting to) copy Joe and others. How wonderful to be able to see this. It helps to explain the legion of great young players one hears nowadays.

What a beautiful register of Joe not only playing, but talking and rehearsing!! Thanks so much for posting that!!

I saw him at Ronnie Scotts twice. I met him in the interval where he signed my "Blues for Fred" cd. Special times. Amazing guitar player and was also a delightful and funny host. RIP Joe.

I can imagine how many people here are guitarists... but can you imagine how much your chops come up hanging on the stand with a guy like joe pass?...

What a joule of an interview...❤❤❤thanks for uploading❤

All the musicians playing with him are terrific.

@Larriex97

4 жыл бұрын

Why do you say that?

@hsgs708

2 жыл бұрын

@@Larriex97 terrific in inglese è positivo

Thankyou for sharing this video...

@JazzCubePlus

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. Keep following to our channel.

Yes.Joe,you have the gift...God's given gift.Thank you for the music.

@2mdallas

Жыл бұрын

I caught his reference too. Paraphrasing I heard him mention something like "recently I've come to see it as a God given gift" ... while I'd be surprised if it were anything like a later life conversion I did wonder if the gravity of his health was known to him and maybe strengthened his spirituality as I think it would for many of us?

@MarkBlackburnWPG

2 ай бұрын

@@2mdallas That's how it works (best) isn't it? When you're in good health you have fun things to do with your life. Only in distress -- illness especially -- do you turn to your 'last resort.' Who was it that said our prayers rise up like fragrant incense to our creator. Imagine if that's true!

Thanks, Take a Five! Only in the Czech Republic, I began to understand a little English. but for me it's always been most liked. THANKS !

He plays with such joy!

@jaycee30865

2 жыл бұрын

I listen with such joy at least

Genius, this lesson is just very difficult but he says it is easy. Gives you a clue, a lot of this is DNA and very hard work early on in life to get to this level. This is top level stuff.

Thank god for Joe Pass, beautiful!

Everytime i watch him play you dont know what love is it chokes me up. Im working on that song now theres so much you can do with it

What a great player and person..and very humble. Joe Pass is an Icon just as much as any other jazz greats. Ella,Duke,Charlie,etc. And Joe Pass RIP. The master of chordal harmony!

Great video from a Jazz great, many thanks

@jasonmudgarde286

4 жыл бұрын

"If you can't hum it, no point in playing it", great advice for anyone wanting to improvise.

Best guitar video ive ever seen

The first jazz guitarist I knew of. He's an amazingly talented musician. One of my favorites.

Geeezzz, not 30 seconds into his intro-solo line,, and he's blown everyone away with that meaningful statement! Hey Joe!! What DON'T YA KNOW?!?! LOLOL!!!!

This is "past his prime, about to die from cancer" Joe Pass, and he still blows the doors off pretty much everyone else who ever picked up a guitar.

@wastrel09

3 жыл бұрын

Poor Joe. He kept going almost right to the end.

@jaycee30865

2 жыл бұрын

@@wastrel09 rich Joe. Bless his soul. Stayed funny and fun and kicked every ass he could until he couldn’t. What a major winner.

@icecreamforcrowhurst

2 жыл бұрын

Joe was one of the greatest and I idolized him growing up but very truly I tell you Kurt Rosenwinkel is the greatest jazz guitarist I’ve ever heard.

@alfredromero4784

2 жыл бұрын

Just like Eddie Van Halen GOD bless his soul in forgiveness.

I studied at Wayne State in Detroit in the 90s. Joe was scheduled to do a clinic at Wayne, but got very ill and had to cancel. He passed shortly after.

One can learn so much just listening to his intro to All The Things You Are.

This guy is a legend

it doesn't get any better than this

@geetarnut

8 жыл бұрын

,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, you're absolutely right,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,!

@georgeb7332

7 жыл бұрын

Growing Soul Records Indeed. And what a modest, honest guy he was. No bullshit. Love his responses to some of the more, ahem, pretentious questions

I've watched that interview a couple times. Will watch it a couple more before I do it again.

Bravo the bedst Jazz from Joe I love it

Joe Diorio handing Joe Pass the cigar is the epitome of cool.

This is a gift from GOD, How awesome is that !

I’m surprised nobody ever approached Joe on making instructional video on his chord movement because everyone knows that where his genius is at!!!! His chord playing is amazing

@sevvenalphaomega6698

3 жыл бұрын

There is one called "Joe Pass Hot Licks Video, Solo Guitar".........It is great.......+++

@gtrrobster

Жыл бұрын

There are 2 from Hot Licks. Blues side of, and a 2nd one dealing with turnarounds

Played with him when is guitar playing it's unbelievable

RIP Joe Porcaro 7/6/2020

32:05 Joe gets his trademark single error in early...great to hear him with bass and drums again. He was one of the greats.

A total Master! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

Its just so pure! 🥹

at 49:50, about 251s, CAGED, & MODES... love it. - by Joe Pass,

A great master on the guitar

Joe is the best of the best of the best...and Don Mock ain't too bad either. Thanks for this!!!

This was illuminating

The tone on that guitar is beautiful! Joe knows ever nook and cranny of that fret board.

@BigSmartArmed

3 жыл бұрын

POLYTONE!!

@danieldesjardins6615

2 жыл бұрын

@@BigSmartArmed No...he is plugged directly in the mixer through a direct box and I noticed immediately is sound was bigger than usual! I will try this because this is pretty interesting.

@jaycee30865

2 жыл бұрын

I like how when somebody bumped into it or something he said “it’s plywood.“ Obviously carved. This is his best tone ever. After the very early days. Those plastic sounding non-Gibson guitars that he used… Almost unlistenable compared to this.

@50CJAZZ

2 жыл бұрын

@@jaycee30865 It isn’t carved. It’s maple laminate. Joe didn’t play CARVED axes. Neither did Tal or Barney. Just sayin’

@jaycee30865

2 жыл бұрын

@@50CJAZZ interesting. You’re sure? This was Gibson custom shop. I just figured slim L4 basically.

great , great , great ... !

A great player and musician!

His chord vocabulary is outrageous.

There were many great jazz guitarists...But Joe is at the top of the list...

@82dorrin

4 жыл бұрын

And this is "past his prime, dying of cancer" Joe Pass. He *still* blows away pretty much everybody else who ever picked up a guitar.

@franguccio1

2 жыл бұрын

@@jonnifjader No, I do say...

@crippleboysad5549

2 жыл бұрын

He's definitely close.

Ohhh man, The Great Joe, I love this video because here Joe was old but with years comes an amazing sound and feeling. Satin Doll a years later was not in that way but here is a little more easy and happy I think

its crazy how u see him warm up and just blast off

Thanks for posting this. Fantastic performance from Joe Pass and Band(Serious firepower there!). The interviews are also wonderful resource for players!

@JazzCubePlus

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Keep following to our channel!

LOVE Joe's explanation to the students. Joe's playing never stops amazing me. But hearing him talk just like a regular " Joe" makes one realize there is only one Joe Pass. Watching him keep up with Oscar Peterson was a treat also. Great show, and great job on bass, and drums. Miss ya Joe. I could listen to you talk forever, just like I could listen to you play the guitar forever.❤

Bravo!!!

One of the last things Joe says to the crowd (1:25:40) is "learn to play songs!".. They all laughed, but I think he was dead serious, and I don't think that can be stressed enough. By "songs", I'm sure he meant American Popular Standards. There's so much to be learned by figuring out tunes by Porter, Gershwin, Rodgers, Ellington, Kern, Warren, McHugh, etc.. That's where what I consider to be the "gold" is, musically- The wonderful changes that you can really dig into and find beautiful voicings for.. Sadly, I think fewer and fewer younger musicians are coming up with respect for the value of that music. Yet those are the songs that will endure long after the world forgets hip-hop, hard rock, heavy metal, rap and all the other noise that passes for music these days.

great!

That's interesting that he was playing direct into the PA in the room towards the end of his career. It actually makes a lot of sense considering how clear his sound is. People who think they need a boutique amp to help make their guitar playing "sound good" should watch this video!

@sblack48

4 жыл бұрын

He said he got sick of hauling around an amp when he traveled

great jazzkakke :-)))))

This guy was stunning. Saw him live and he had a rental amp (solidstate Yamaha) and he couldn’t even work it “too many buttons”. His first tune was all dirty and when he asked if anyone knew how to work the amp, 6 guys jumped up at the first 3 tables. He blew me away. It was devastating . I couldn’t pick up a guitar for days after.

@BigSmartArmed

3 жыл бұрын

Where was his Polytone?

@anthonysilva5312

3 жыл бұрын

@@BigSmartArmed it was In Toronto, Canada. The amp was a rental.

Awesome!!!!!!!

Love him and his outfit.

Joe. The true icon. That Satin Doll brought a tear to my eye. Who can do that now (Martino, Frisell maybe)?