Joe Pass

guitar · 1929–1994 · New Brunswick

Guitarist born in New Brunswick, New Jersey, who recorded and performed with Oscar Peterson, Duke Ellington and Ella Fitzgerald. He is considered one of the most significant jazz guitarists of the 20th century, particularly for his solo playing.

Styles

• Bebop (Minton's, Monroe's)
• Swing, big bands

Landmark tracks

• For Django (1964)
• Insensiblement (1964)
• Fleur d'Ennui (1964)
• Cavalerie (1964)
• Blues for Alican (1973)
• Here's That Rainy Day (1973)
• My Old Flame (1973)
• The Song Is You (1973)

Cited in 1 radio episode

• Jan 14, 2026: Joe Pass at Yoshi's - 1992 (Jazzlive, TSF Jazz, in French)

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