Joe Pass - My Funny Valentine

[@tonybmusic1166]

I moved from Vegas to the Valley in ‘73 and immediately started taking lessons from him as often as I could afford…..starving musician syndrome. This lasted until around ‘75 when I moved to the OC and couldn’t handle the commute to Northridge where he lived at the time, so I took several guitar classes at Dick Grove School of Music in Studio City where Joe, plus Mundell Lowe, Howard Roberts and Herb Ellis among others taught. Back then Joe was appearing everywhere and everywhere he played, I was there….if I had the time. Most of my life I played in cover bands in bars, hotels, lounges, etc. Eventually, because I have a masters in music, I became a pretty good sight reader and started doing local theater work playing in the pits for Broadway musicals. Now, at 78 both arthritic hands are giving me some grief which really ticks me off because in addition to providing an income for my family, I truly enjoy playing the guitar. The last time I saw Joe play was in southern OC right before he passed away.

[@bigm383]

Thanks, great story…I mean, great life!

[@justanotherguitarguy]

I love the fact that people share these moments about Joe. Thanks for this!

[@ivanjjordan6169]

Wow. How wonderful to have learned from those masters. What guitar did you play?

[@tonybmusic1166]

@ I’ve been playing professionally since ‘64 and most of the time I play Gibsons. I own two Johnny Smiths and a D’Angelico New Yorker. If I’m doing a rock gig I use a Gibson ES347. I also own a Dauphin nylon, Taylor electric/acoustic and Godin electric nylon. I also have a Selmer gypsy jazz axe.

[@Rory99M]

Its remarkable to be that he was simultaneously able to play the melody, chords, bass line, improvisations around melody and at the same time keep perfect timing and feel, unaccompanied. What a master.

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[@daveberkheimer2166]

Ever notice, even the great Joe Pass makes those faces when he does those "rock and roll" licks. I love it..... I never, ever, ever, get tired of watching him play!!

[@moonbeamchaos]

When my husband plays, he makes faces, too. I call him Lambchop. (Guess you’d have to remember Shari Lewis for that to make any sense!)

[@DaniloMarrone]

One of the absolute highlights of my life was seeing Joe Pass perform live with Ella Fitzgerald in Sweden just before she passed away. He performed a solo version of “Summertime” and the entire audience sang along. It was the purest musical connection I have ever had the pleasure of experiencing. The master of masters.

[@bestfouronsix]

Joe is our jazz guitar guide, God bless him

[@mychaelpierce8049]

Possibly the greatest all round jazz guitarist of all time. There's nothing he couldn't do; solo fingerstyle with great base lines, lead lines and back up for some of the greatest jazz icons i.e. Oscar Peterson Ella, etc. I was fortunate to see him in La Jolla ,Ca in 90'. He did a solo version of The shadow of your smile that just blew me away! I was five feet in front of him and just marveled at his playing! Made me want to throw my axe over a bridge!

[@enzolan]

Nah, man! When I listen a great guitarist I always come home, get the axe and play at my best. It is my way to thank him/her for the music, the inspiration, the joy,

[@mychaelpierce8049]

Your absolutely right.I actually just learned a really nice solo version of The Shadow of your smile and although I will never play like JP I'm still fairly good. Take care.@@enzolan

[@mikekopf1173]

He is running a backing bass line and a lead at same time. It really sounds like two cats jamming together. Genius.

[@grahamsawyer831]

absolutely. truly amazing skill

[@hakonosatowakugai7256]

That made him stand out.

[@hakonosatowakugai7256]

Most jazz players don't like to play all over the neck, they like to condense their fingering. Pass played the way he was comfortable.

[@BobTaile]

I didn't know cats could play the guitar

[@tomasvanecek8626]

It is just a way classical guitar has been played since middle ages :)) .. whats the fuss ?

[@OldGrowthRedwood]

The way he grabs chord shapes while improvising. Just WOW!

[@erivers71]

Joe Pass was one huge guitar monster. Good God man!

[@emanuelpollak1440]

Old school, elite, performing arts peak. Thank you for the video.

[@socalangler4082]

When talking about all around capabilities on the guitar, pass was the best imo. Nobody can play like him.

[@janstutti980]

A contemporary player with a similar style at least would by Sylvain Luc. Somehow he remembered me of Joe Pass when I first heard him play.

[@miladirani4313]

What about Al di meola?

[@claytongillaspy8847]

How about Wes? He’s my favorite and joe

[@augustomarchand]

@@miladirani4313 Are you kidding? I love Meola but this comparison is an absolute non sense.

[@thomasgavris855]

Ted Greene

[@PeterPula-z9k]

We forget how good the musicians were back in the day. He is amazing..... new players watch and learn. Wow

[@cherriberri7161]

Incredible! I can listen to Pass 24/7 he can make a guitar speak & weep 💜

[@thelonious-dx9vi]

I love this tune. Really nicely done. I have a six-string Bravo Deluxe.

[@arentakaishi710]

This is so beautiful and my heart's pounding every time he plucks those strings with such elegance and vigor. Its like his guitar alone is singing with a band. Very impressive Joe!

[@GuillaumeSIMONJAZZ]

The boss ! Always great ! 👍🎶

[@pauldepaul3905]

Joe Pass was one hell of a guitarist.

[@maxmilligan8734]

Genius

[@jamesgreen7618]

He was just sublime.

[@peteraustin370]

Absolutely fabulous !!!! Been playing myself for years and maybe just maybe I'll get here........... one day. !!!!!!!!!! Bless you Joe !!!

[@hagoph3010]

The smoothness of those chord changes between 0:32 and 0:36...just impeccable.

[@charlespeterson3798]

Was just jamming along with Frisell and Lage. A jolly good time it was too. Then I put on Joe. Then I put the geetair downnnnnnn.

[@bonohernan3255]

I know what you mean!!

[@marcelobarreto9927]

Masterpiece!

[@iESTO818]

Wow. This has me mesmerized

[@travelingman9763]

Incredible!

[@ludwigmaple1911]

Oh my...the great joe pass...how wonderful and beautiful

[@dananthony6258]

He’s the best . That’s my favorite guitar he played. Maybe it’s the video quality back then but it doesn’t look like his hand is playing half the notes I’m hearing. He was so insanely great.

[@drothberg3]

Amazing! I only wish the cameraman had the sense to keep both of Joe’s hands in the picture.

[@sofiagalera3518]

Genius!!!!

[@FlyRusty]

Incredible

[@artturnerjr]

Beautiful.

[@eyala]

Legend

[@sunshinerain111]

the song flows so well

[@ItsRainingSteak]

Nectar of the gods right here

[@andriesscheper2022]

Joe and Ella... their legacy will never die.

[@jpk8471]

Who is Ella?

[@corvusXXIcentury]

It was my tragedy , can't play guitar like him ; awesome !

[@coccyxnoise5762]

my sweet chet baker valentines tanks for know this man

[@dazedandconfused3433]

Enchanting

[@tomkozic8505]

Somewhere there are 6 idiots. The mastery of Joe Pass is timeless

[@lenslemonbenzem6907]

awesome dopy from rubato to coda. this ensemble is a album title truck of miles side by side. bravo ottimo

[@jaredbracci3529]

Smok’n JOE😀

[@nikolaosmosxakis3395]

very well.............................

[@rodrigo.algarte]

Que cara foda, pqp...

[@anthonyfuentes1417]

JOE F@#$ING PASS!!!

[@f.w.2054]

That sound you hear is thousands of beginners putting away their guitars forever!

[@camillebrockman6443]

Oh my! He is wonderful.

[@DanieleSRD]

Che poesia!

[@TheStefmcd]

Virtuoso. Love Barney kessel too. Who else is in this league?

[@vinisilva7051]

MONSTERR

[@bertoldgerrychannel]

His play is absolutely comfortable to hear.

[@rubo1964]

sad to see 141k views in 7years where mediocre pop songs get millions in few months.I guess I am resigned to accept finer things in life are appreciated by smaller crowds. Joe Pass is magnificent!

[@mario6759]

It’s ok…he’s always someone to learn from.

[@alexandereisen3486]

Just a guitar plugged into an amp. No pedals, no effects, just pure music

[@raulperez2308]

man i swear what's the problem people have with effects? if you think they're cheating or some you have never used them haha

[@alexandereisen3486]

Raúl Pérez did I say I have anything against effects????

[@marcwormjim]

No guitar, no amp. Just pure music.

[@ertoliart]

Ok boomer

[@alexandereisen3486]

ertoliart eat shit

[@lefterismargaritis8458]

Well I wonder what Joe would think about the 10.000 hour rule and that stuff!! Well I guess I need something like 1.000.000 hours to get there!! What a great guitar player!!

[@alvistd2168]

Only guitarist on the level with Tatum and Peterson..

[@jranimations5955]

0:48 0:55-1:01 2:32

[@stephenhoward2245]

Noone plays like Joe The king of solo Jazz guitar

[@НикитаТен-о7м]

0:14

[@Jonobueno]

I wonder if Joe was alive today ,, what he would think of the place.

[@ozgurbrunosas2448]

İyi baya iyi

[@filiper.5479]

wasn't he the best or what?

[@boreed5734]

At the time.

[@amrnashat3367]

never seen anyone who can play guitar like him

[@mrzots]

@@amrnashat3367 Jim Hall, Kenny Burrel, Tal Farlow, Grant Green... ;-)

[@claytongillaspy8847]

@@amrnashat3367 how about Wes Montgomery? He is as good as joe or better and he played with just one thumb total master jazz player

[@stratobvs]

No. Wes, Earl Klugh, Russell Malone, Anthony Wilson, Tal Farlow, Herschel Yatovitz, Cris Whiteman, my guitar teacher, Dave Wheeler, et.ux. Joe Pass sacrificed the melody and the essence of great tunes to demonstrate ALL of the scales that he unquestionably knows. Yes, a great guitarist, in his own realm, but I would argue Not the most enjoyable to listen to when you want a relaxed, sensitive, evocative, FAITHFUL, rendition of a classic Jazz Standard. My opinion.

[@matthewrice7590]

I’m relatively new to jazz and am trying to better understand the “art” of the standard. I get that each player interprets the standard in a different way, but I just don’t understand how this performance can be based on the same song that, for example, Bill Evans and Jim Hall’s version of “My Funny Valentine” is based on. I can’t identify any similar melodies or chord progressions between the Pass and Evans/Hall versions; maybe the similarities are there and my brain just can’t recognize them at this stage in my understanding

[@MichaelHarvill98]

It's a good idea to listen to as many versions as you can find until you get a grip on the melody and chords. You'll also want to look up the vocal versions of the tunes as it's easier to pick them up that way. Then you can pick out the melody and chords more easily.

[@matthewrice7590]

@@MichaelHarvill98 Thanks for the reply, Michael. I actually queued up both the Hall / Evans version and this version and just played 10 seconds of the first, then 10 seconds of the second, back to the first, and so on...and I was actually able to discern the similarities of the melody and chord progression. My introduction to this tune was the Hall / Evans version which is just so different from how the typical jazz standard version, and even the original version, is carried out - it almost has like a stuttering boogie feel to it that you never really hear in these types of arrangements. I believe that is what was originally throwing me off. And you are spot on with looking up the original vocal versions of the tunes to really lock in on the corresponding chord melodies of the covers. Thanks again, cheers.

[@cfwintner1]

As this beautiful video shows, sets were better in black & white with low budgets. The design fits somehow with the great Joe Pass.

[@алексейПрилучный-к8ф]

Что,не слышно.что ли ,что он шпарит по диатогике?

[@MrGamingMx]

Where the tabs at kappa

[@Minor7thb5]

The tabs might as well be like toilet paper since we could never play like this even if we knew where all the notes were.

[@isaac_rodriguez17]

This is untabable

[@vicferrari89]

If Joe Pass practiced a little more, he could be considered, maybe, pretty good, don't you think?

[@johnvorhaben6494]

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[@claudesoiron9525]

Les chiens aboient, Joe passe

[@ffbc_2023]

Make America great again..

[@SmogandBlack]

Huge musicianship, as always, but less entertaining than most of his pieces. A Maestro for everyone who plays or simply loves music, anyway...

[@ennioschiavi664]

Non il suo miglior arrangiamento,troppe cose inutili..

[@cookinrelaxin45]

I love Joe’s playing but those scale runs kind of piss me off. He’s worse than tatum in that regard.

[@benguitaradam]

Elhamdurillah

[@НикитаТен-о7м]

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