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Joe Pass - what members say


  • Legends Of Jazz Guitar - Vol. 2
  • Legends Of Jazz Guitar - Vol. 2 review by maxwurr from Stanmore, Middx
    Rated - 5.0 stars Depressing viewing for the aspiring guitarist 17 January 2006
    ...e funky, bluesy vibe of Grant Green, the technical mastery and harmonic gift of Joe Pass and the intuitive melodic genius of Wes Montgomery. It's depressing that a) we...   Read customer review
  • Joe Pass - The Genius Of
  • Joe Pass - The Genius Of review by from Leicester UK
    Rated - 4.0 stars A great guitarist 30 August 2004
    ...sc none were named, and this I found unhelpful since not all were known to me. Joe Pass is possibly the one person who is able to persuade me that not all good playing...   Read customer review
  • An Evening With Joe Pass
  • An Evening With Joe Pass review by from Bedford
    Rated - 3.0 stars Good Concert 28 September 2005
    ...As a concert I found this more enjoyable than the 'Genius of Joe Pass' DVD because the emphasis was on working with bass and drums and only a small part was solo guitar...   Read customer review

Joe Pass - filmography


  • An Evening With Joe Pass (2000)
    Starring: Joe Pass
    Certificate: Certificate: Ex
    Features Joe Pass visiting Musicians Institute and giving advice to aspiring musicians, drawing on his 50 years career.
    3 stars out of 5 64% from 40 members
    Not available for rental
  • Joe Pass - The Genius Of (1998)
    Starring: Joe Pass
    Certificate: Certificate: Ex
    A collection of Joe Pass' performances from 1962 to 1982, plus brief interviews which see Joe discuss his origins as a guitarist and his thoughts on his music. Track List: 'Prelude To A Kiss', 'The Song Is You', 'Blues In G', 'Tricotism', 'Satin Doll', 'Soft Winds', 'Original Blues In G', '..read more »
    3.5 stars out of 5 65% from 79 members
    Not available for rental
  • Joe Pass - Jazz Lines
    Starring: Joe Pass
    Certificate: Certificate: Ex
    Joe Pass demonstrates the scales and arpeggios he uses when improvising, as well as nonstop improvised lines for major 7th, minor 7th, and static and altered dominant 7th chord types.
    3 stars out of 5 62% from 58 members
    Not available for rental
  • Joe Pass - Solo Jazz Guitar
    Starring: Joe Pass
    Director: Joe Pass
    Certificate: Certificate: Ex
    Jazz guitarist Joe Pass demonstrates techniques that will aid rock guitarists as well as jazz purists. Topics covered include: chord melody, chord substitutions, leading tones, chromatic chords and voice movements.
    3.5 stars out of 5 70% from 29 members
    Not available for rental
  • Joe Pass - Norman Granz Jazz In Montreux
    Starring: Joe Pass
    Certificate: Certificate: Ex
    Joe Pass performs live in Montreux over two appearances in July 1975. Tracklisting: PART ONE – July 17, 1975 1. More Than You Know 2. It’s a Wonderful World 3. Mahna Do Carnaval 4. Joe’s Blues 5. Nuages 6. Blues 7. I’m Glad There is You 8. Willow Weep For Me 9. Montreux Changes PART TWO – July ..read more »
    3.5 stars out of 5 72% from 14 members
    Not currently released
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  • Joe Pass - The Blue Side Of Jazz on DVD
    Starring: Joe Pass
    Director: Joe Pass
    Certificate: Certificate: Ex
    This follow-up to Joe's Solo Jazz Guitar explores the blues elements of jazz guitar, covering Bebop Blues, new chord patterns, jazz chord substitutions, 'pedal' tones, jazz/blues improvisations and much more, taking you straight to the heart of the 'blue' side of jazz guitar.
    3.5 stars out of 5 74% from 18 members
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Joe Pass facts

5 most recent films

Legends Of Jazz Guitar - Vol. 1 - 3.0 stars
An Evening With Joe Pass - 3.0 stars
Joe Pass - The Genius Of - 3.5 stars
Joe Pass - Jazz Lines - 3.0 stars
Joe Pass - Solo Jazz Guitar - 3.5 stars

5 highest-rated films

Joe Pass - The Genius Of - 3.5 stars
Legends Of Jazz Guitar - Vol. 1 - 3.0 stars
Joe Pass - Jazz Lines - 3.0 stars
Legends Of Jazz Guitar - Vol. 2 - 3.0 stars
Joe Pass - The Blue Side Of Jazz - 3.5 stars

5 lowest-rated films

Jazz At The Philharmonic '75 - Norman Granz Jazz In Montreux - 2.5 stars
An Evening With Joe Pass - 3.0 stars
Joe Pass - Solo Jazz Guitar - 3.5 stars
Joe Pass - Norman Granz Jazz In Montreux - 3.5 stars
Joe Pass - The Blue Side Of Jazz - 3.5 stars

Most frequent co-stars

Barney Kessel - 2 times - show films
Wes Montgomery - 2 times - show films
Bobby Durham - 1 times - show films
Herb Ellis - 1 times - show films
Roy Eldridge - 1 times - show films

Most frequent directors

Norman Granz - 1 times - show films
none - 1 times - show films