On it, joe pass shows off all the qualities that made him such a legend. Learn the trademark riffs and solos of one of the greatest guitarists in the history of jazz. Apr 26, 2011 with the release of virtuoso in 1974, joe pass became an overnight sensation, even though his first lp had been released way back in 1961. At first, i didnt understand joe pass, but my music teacher and friend both said that i should keep listening to joe pass. Joe pass was a true virtuoso when it came to solo fingerstyle jazz guitar of special interest was his ability to improvise in this style. Jan 17, 2019 the joe pass system of always having a scale and arpeggio under your fingers for every chord shape you use is a great way to learn the fretboard, providing you with soloing material at the same time. Authentic guitar tab sheet music transcription songbook virtuoso.
The various other players who made up his band were synanon patients as well. What a fabulous way to study the jazz lines and melodic flow of the chords that joe played on these songs that were taken from the virtuoso cds on pablo records cds just masterfully transcripted and interpreted this is a great gold mine into discovering jazz guitar. Joe pass develops such a beautiful accompanying style for himself that he becomes a natural choice to accompany legendary singers such as. As a solo artist playing only acoustic guitar in an amplified fusion era, the odds were stacked against him, but pass boldly issued this, his most creative and improvisationbased work, to mass critical acclaim. Joe pass guitar instruction books jazz guitar online. This lp in joe pass virtuoso series differs from the others in that the unaccompanied guitarist performs a dozen originals rather than standards.
Despite having only one original composition blues for alican, it is widely considered to be his best album, as well as one of the best jazz guitar albums. He is considered one of the greatest jazz guitarists of the 20th century. I now have three to buttress my jazz collection for my radio show. Joe pass s most popular book is joe pass guitar chords. When joe pass recorded and released this first of his virtuoso series of albums, he was 44 years old, and ready to reclaim his crown as king of jazz guitar after years of heroin abuse. Authentic guitar tab sheet music transcription songbook virtuoso series by. With the release of virtuoso in 1974, joe pass became an overnight sensation, even though his first lp had been released way back in 1961. Authentic guitar tab virtuoso series 9780769217109.
Vintage music bookhanonthe virtuoso pianistin sixty exercises for the pianovol. Joe pass tabs, chords, guitar, bass, ukulele chords, power tabs and guitar pro tabs including joy spring, pasta blues, autumn leaves, django, blue moon. Albums include virtuoso, for django, and intercontinental. Alfred joe pass virtuoso standards guitar tab book musician. It was reissued in 1992 on cd by original jazz classics virtuoso no. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. The virtuoso solo jazz guitar albums were recorded by joe pass in the 70s and feature a stunning mix of chordmelody, solo lines and walking bass.
Synanon attracted widespread acclaim from pass peers, but it took virtuoso. Listen to your favorite songs from virtuoso by joe pass now. January, 1929 may 23, 1994 was an american jazz guitarist of sicilian descent. Once again you can see the chromatic approaches in this lick, movement from natural to altered tensions, and a heavy use of drop 2 chords.
You will play all basic and extended chord forms, solos and chord substitutions. Shop and buy joe pass virtuoso standards songbook collection sheet music. As a solo artist playing only acoustic guitar in an amplified fusion era, the odds were stacked against him, but pass boldly issued this, his most creative and. The remastered version used 20bit k2 super coding system technology and included liner notes by benny green. Books by joe pass author of joe pass guitar chords goodreads. It was reissued in 1992 on cd by original jazz classics. Shop vinyl and cds and complete your joe pass collection.
If youre interested in trying to play like joe pass on his solo virtuoso albums then this book is an invaluable resource. Alfred joe pass virtuoso standards guitar tab book. No description available no track information available media type. Virtuoso standards songbook collection contains authentic guitar tab sheet music transcriptions for the following titles. Each piece some are single note improvised solos while others are chord melody. Later, that material was transfered to cd and carol kaye played several more examples from the book than joe could fit on a cassette back in i think the early 70s.
Virtuoso is an album by jazz guitarist joe pass that was released in 1973. Virtuoso is part of the latest original jazz classic 24bit remasters series, and has never sounded better. Joe pass has 28 books on goodreads with 399 ratings. Joe pass the best of joe pass book and online audio a stepbystep breakdown of the styles and techniques of jazz guitar virtuoso joe pass taught by wolf marshall. Find your preferred location and add it to your address book dispatch to this address when you check out learn more complete your purchase. This book contains the standard notation, tablature and chord symbols for seven songs. Joe pass is often considered as the greatest jazz guitarist who ever lived. No standards here, theyre all original tunes here, but if you go other transcriptions of joe. Joe pass virtuoso standards, paperback book, guitar with tablature, and thousands more titles. The chords are divided into six major categories of soundsmajor, seventh, augmented, minor, diminished and minorseventh flat. Barney kessel, charlie byrd and herb ellis 11071982 world of jazz duration.
Read joe pass book joe pass virtuoso standards songbook collection. Oct 17, 2015 in 1973 joe would record his solo jazz guitar album virtuoso that would set fire to the jazz world. Throughout nearly 50 years as a professional guitarist, joe pass managed to break through many barriers and obstacles in music as well as in his own life. That is unfortunate, because it is the only disc in the series comprised only of pass original compositions. Learn the sound of modern chords and chord progressions. The man i love i cant get started sweet lorraine have you met miss jones round midnight on green dolphin street in your own sweet way. Authentic guitar tab virtuoso series online pdf free. To help you get started with this system, here are a few examples of how to learn chords, scales, and arpeggios in one position on the guitar. Joe pass virtuoso standards songbook collection by joe. It was titled the sounds of synanon, for the drug rehab center he was enrolled in at the time. Joe passs most popular book is joe pass guitar chords. Changing keys on the fly, furious picking, and the patented chord and melody playedintandem style add up to a truly virtuoso performance. Like bud powell, even bad joe pass is superior to the next musician.
Joe pass tabs guitar solos, tab books, instruction dvds. He created possibilities for jazz guitar through his style of chordmelody, his knowledge of chord inversions and progressions, and his use of walking basslines and counterpoint during. This guitar tab book gives you notefornote transcriptions of joe pass performing classic jazz standards including the man i love, i cant get started, sweet lorraine, have you met miss jones, round midnight, on green dolphin street, in your own sweet way. Artist songbooks ser joe pass collection trade paper. Joe pass was every bit the virtuoso, and after hearing one track, a live one at that, on a compilation album, i started to buy joe pass albums. The ability to play in solo, duo, and ensembles with ease, as well as move between single notes, bass lines, and chords, made him a true virtuoso. Joe pass is one of the greatest guitarists of all time. A real genius was revealed as he simultaneously played all the elements of a jazz or blues improvisation. Continue on to part 2 where we explore joe pass approach to solo jazz guitar 40. It was re issued in 1992 on cd by original jazz classics. Stream virtuoso by joe pass on amazon music unlimited now.
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