Born to a steel mill worker, he is one of the best jazz guitarists that kindled my fancy to drop down my strat, pickup my les paul and put some flat wounds on them. Most of the great musicians of the day, have had some sort of music in their family or somewhere.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=zR1bG14ipFo
This genius, just picked up the guitar when he was 11 years old. Excellent use of basslines, counterpoints, so much expertise that Epiphone has a signature Joe Pass edition of an archtop available for die hard worshippers like me.
http://epiphone.com/default.asp?ProductID=9&CollectionID=1
Soloing over a complex chord construct is the primary skillset of a jazz guitarist. But the use of bass lines, almost requires the brain to work in three to four sepearate threads. One of them focussing on the primary chord changes, next one soloing in the chord relative notes, and the third one focussing on the bass lines and the final one keeping up with time signatures. This gives an idea of how much of practise, reading and mastery of theory is required.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=2xo-GgNve4k
Comping with bass lines is his forte, that made people drop their jaws.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=lcUhJbkTwDc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oE5ZhBHy6Rs
Joe Pass, was a great repository of theory, and a great control of dexterity and speed simeltaneously. His rhythm changes are speechless.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JuvN1Z9ZfMM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtDcavcuTXQ
He is one of the most influential jazz guitarists next to Wes Montgomery, Charlie Christian, and Django Reindhart. His style and influence will always be in my inspiration list. Long live his spirit !!!
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Amazing! A great control of deftness and speed simultaneously. His rhythm changes are speechless. His style and power will always be in my motivation list. I am very happy to read this article. Thanks!
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