Joe Pass - Stella by Starlight

[@amherstguitar]

Joe Pass my inspiration. I play guitar and have exactly the same pattern baldness. So it IS possible!

[@eduardoallo8786]

+amherstguitar you got it all...actually, baldness is the most important thing to play guitar that way...

[@kozegwaard2264]

amherstguitar yes because we dont get to do stuff other than practicing the guitar. thats not a default avatar that is actually my face

[@MrJeezus]

amherstguitar I have a full head of hair, but ZERO guitar skills.

[@nicholasindalecio8211]

Lol

[@mcspikes1]

But can you make his faces?

[@nuke97]

"I don't play all the notes! I just play the pretty ones"-Joe pass with a laugh.

[@tolgaguven3467]

There are many virtuoso fingerstyle jazz players today, but NONE OF THEM is as fearless as Joe Pass.

[@anotherbahamianguitarplayer]

pasquale grasso

[@stevenpagano]

@@anotherbahamianguitarplayer yes, actually. There is no one quite like him

[@ThrashRoC]

Hands Down ! Joe Pass is REALLY one of the BEST Jazz Guitarists this earth has ever seen.. ABSOLUTE Cool

[@Hendrix67297]

One of the best guitarists full stop.

[@Kassio_songs]

He is the BEST!

[@deacontheseer4804]

Maybe THE best!

[@nicholasindalecio8211]

Yessss

[@hp6031]

“The best“ when it comes to music is a very subjective notion... But he's certainly one the great!

[@harshman121092]

When Joey P gets that foot goin, we’re all in trouble

[@tomdecuca3627]

I still don't know where this man got this playing style!! A true one of kind virtuoso!!

[@AntonioNebiolo]

He took inspiration from Charlie Parker. He mentioned that he wanted to play like him.

[@simonlee9281]

me too, so I gave up thinking this question but just listen 😂

[@hoffy1003]

Holy Crap ! I've listened to Joe Pass for almost 50 years now. Still my head explodes watching him play, he's so fantastic.

[@Rentaghost76]

This mans chord and scale vocabulary was amazing, as was his ability to apply it on the hoof, with split second timing. Joe was one of the greatest guitarists and jazz musicians ever, no contest!

[@stevenpagano]

You can play guitar for 50,000 years and never approach the greatness of Joe Pass.

[@justanotherguitarguy]

Oh man, that's true

[@rhysdrader9972]

One of a kind for sure.

[@ArnaudSiemons]

In his genre.... Why always these cheap comparisons? I really do not get it.....

[@omwilsonow]

Absolutely superb! And his tone is unmatched. RIP Master.

[@aldosperti9440]

Dire grandissimo è poco......

[@faq6342]

It makes me so sad that someday i will listen to this man's music for the last time...

[@johnfenner347]

Dear Joe. We won’t see or hear his like again. Complete Master. Marvellous!. x.

[@jonRboy]

We're nearing winter and after watching this video my guitar is one step closer to becoming kindling for the fireplace. :-)

[@sannaxjcjf2956]

0:37 oh my god that walking bass is marvellous

[@otamardecarvalho]

Joe Pass is a master. Of that amaze and always pleasing. From Brasília-DF, Brazil

[@ej1692]

Não te preocupe José. O Brasil vai mudar, e tudo vai dar certo. A gente vão gostar de bossa nova e samba de novo além de funk :)

[@jacobfilander3916]

I'm so happy to listen to Joe pass I'm a guitarist teaching my self, he's the best to me.

[@KingParisBuckingham]

Stanley Jordan is the best,watch gim play and you will see,things he does no other guitarist can do

[@lorenzoferrajoli3724]

@@KingParisBuckingham Stanley Jordan has his peculiarity (tapping, two habds playing) , he’s great, but he lasted few years: the Master Joe Pass is solid and lasted 50 years.

[@stringbender57]

Unbelievable skill and talent! Joe was the best solo jazz guitarist period in my opinion. Touch, taste, tone and clever lines!

[@SquigglyJ0e]

@guitar5289 It was an imperfection, and that's because Joe would never play a tune twice in the same manner. Ever. He was improvising every single note and voicing 24/7, still hunting the right progression, octave etc. I personally saw him many times playing splendid chord solo tunes and showing he could switch them to any key with no effect on his playing. That's what playing duo with a singer can bring you to. Objectively one of the greatest Masters of all time.

[@Sam-hh3ry]

If I dedicated the next 20 years to jazz guitar I doubt I’d be on his level

[@melhoresromanticas7692]

@Squigglyjoe; Utterly agree; I took a master class from him at Idaho State Uni -1981 and it was almost entirely intuitively-oriented. I never played a note; just sat and took as much in as I was capable of. He was the REAL THING, if Jazz is must be defined as intuitive and inspirational. He has a true link to Django in that respect alone but has never had anything but his own voice. -And how many guitarists could hold their own with the mighty Oscar Peterson, as Joe did often and magnificently?

[@edbluesguitar]

Joe Pass é o Único Guitarrista de jazz que posso colocar um disco solo e escutar de ponta a ponta e gostar de tudo , Completo Único e Insuperável ! pra mim existe Joe Pass e os outros ,ótimos mas sem comparação .

[@deacontheseer4804]

I LOVE this man's playing. The greatest.

[@toddavis8603]

All those hours of practicing has made Joe Pass A Master musician. Stella by Starlight---beautiful arrangement☆☆☆

[@arvh1952]

Met him at Scullers Boston (I think he died a year later). Blistering performance. but I couldnt believe the amount of intensity he put into the perforamce. After the concert was over he was unwinding but as i got the autograph I could see the nervous energy that had accumulated. A true artist .. always gave his best and never got comfortable in his chair...

[@paulhintz7177]

Arv H i

[@istvanfeher4725]

Jó

[@MyJ2B]

Virtuoso - the best by far ! and most complete - melody, chords, bass line.

[@nogbadthebad2609]

Just incredible, he's not even looking at the fret board. The leading voicing with accompanying, walking, bass lines is just next level.

[@johnmc3862]

Lol, he’s way last looking at the fretboard! 😂

[@nogbadthebad2609]

@@johnmc3862 Way last?

[@musical_lolu4811]

​@@nogbadthebad2609*way past

[@nogbadthebad2609]

Ah! I see, ironic really. Joe Pass doesn't need to look at the fret board when he plays but I would recommend that johnmc3862 looks at his keyboard when typing LOL! :) @@musical_lolu4811

[@minorracket2854]

friggin mind blowing

[@judeopaolo3024]

Joe, one of my inspiration to practice jazz guitar…

[@thiagosales2716]

Big joe pass the King of the guitars

[@geoffgreen8023]

Joe Pass- one off- he heard the whole thing in a wonderfully distinct way that he passed back to us spectators in such a unassuming manner.,

[@johnfenner347]

The Absolute Master !. From “Synanon To Sacrosanct “. Absolutely Marvellous!. Dear Joe.

[@boreed5734]

An absolute master guitarist.

[@dikko72]

Simply extraordinary !

[@drcunda1]

Use your smile to change the world; 🙂 don’t let the world change your smile❗️

[@tiffsaver]

For my money, the single greatest jazz guitar player who every lived... period.

[@SteveMichaelSmith]

Tremendous guitarist!

[@davenova850]

Masterclass!

[@bcylau1]

Me and Joe do have the same jazz musical taste.. only I can’t play them yet!

[@teddypedro4600]

Magnifique

[@ruthdixon7807]

in the 70s when most jazz guitarists were exploring rockier climbs, pass was an oasis of straight-edged virtuosity.

[@yoko7092]

これだけギターが歌うから、きっとMr.Joe・Pass歌が上手かっただろうな。 大きな手、繊細な音色、最高。

[@gobopollo]

yeah, Joe Pass was a known 100% improviser. One of the greatest of all times.

[@henrymaness7153]

All salvos USPS:-$\

[@massimopuddu9068]

🤩 Incredibile..."semplicità" 🤭

[@sirgerbilmacintosh9101]

It's like he's somehow eliminated all barriers between his brain, fingers, and the instrument.

[@SquigglyJ0e]

Unquestionably. Great musician and awesome teacher as well.

[@andreapache7064]

un champion inégalable

[@thegardens2144]

ソロでここまで聞かせるのはスゴイ！

[@tvhangit4810]

Oh my god,,oh my joe,, this is really really god

[@ghairraigh]

Right- It is very similar to the ES-165. Gibson made it for Joe late in his life with a few modifications like a slightly shallower body. The instrument has a wonderful balanced tone, but look who's playing it! I think it sounds better than the old ES-175 Joe got as a gift in the '60's.

[@Jazzwayze]

There are no 'wrong notes' in music. How can there be? Just notes in the wrong place! (Joe Pass on his Hot Licks DVD).

[@orlandowilson4325]

Who would give this a thumbs down? I'm puzzled.

[@vincentdublino7136]

He does more with one guitar than most could do with two.

[@perpetualmotion319]

+Vincent Dublino because what the heck does one do with two guitars?

[@vincentdublino7136]

:-)

[@ErikH147]

+Perpetual Motion ask stanley jordan ;)

[@vincentdublino7136]

Stanley Jordan was cool. His fifteen minutes of fame didn't last long though ... one trick pony. OK, maybe two or three tricks.

[@lorenzoferrajoli3724]

@@vincentdublino7136 exactly

[@docbailey3265]

I'm here because Leo Kottke names Pass as one of his all time heroes.

[@joseangelreyes3230]

the genius of Joe Pass

[@SquigglyJ0e]

Sorry pal I didnt see your post for some reason, I skipped your question for a long time He was very strict and severe, a true zen master. He was vs complication, infact he used to simplify my voicing progressions instead, and mostly teaching lead in and out for solo. Joe's daily remark: "why are you using that tricky progression in such a fast tune? It's too tough. I'd prolly goof it up myself!" He probably wouldn't, but it was funny of him saying that nonetheless. Such a great man :D

[@morrisparrish76]

With the possible exception of jimi Hendrix; this guy is about the best guitar player I’ve ever heard!

[@mytelecasterworld3336]

que maestro....

[@anastasujevitch]

Joe Pass le Maître !

[@petercallaway3376]

Virtuosic!

[@FlecheDeFer]

This is much more impressing than shredding

[@plizzligh4845]

One top figures from the Utile Story for Alternative Free ...

[@z0rk257]

Joe Pass is probably my favorite guitarist ever. I love his solos, especially this one with that little chordy-riffy bit in the beginning. Is there anywhere I can find this whole concert???

[@viceroy_raygun]

Adam Schimberg Search for "An evening with Joe Pass" here on KZbin, it's a great watch!

[@neilmason139]

The Master..

[@jackgraham8620]

I miss him and his playing

[@genericereal]

+Jack Graham I do too, and I've never even seen him alive; I wasn't even alive when he was. I like a lot of my generation's music (I'm 15) but damn, I wish that I could've seen guys like Pass and Hendrix play live. With the modern age, we are able to carry their music and legacy wherever we go on our phones, but now we'll never be able to hear them in person. A shame that we weren't able to do both at the same time. :/

[@jackgraham8620]

+Sir Gent I got to see him three time.

[@genericereal]

Jack Graham I'm honestly really jealous lol, how was it? I've heard from my dad's friend who saw him live that it was amazing, along with Hendrix live.

[@8woldy8]

The best.

[@guitar66shred]

Whoever gives this a thumbs down is utterly clueless about music!

[@DanRiley-j8n]

In the 70s I asked Denny Dias (Steely Dan) if he gave guitar lessons. "No!" he answered; I TAKE guitar lessons." He directed me to Joe Pass. I took ONE lesson from Joe at his home north of the Hollywood hills. He started by asking me to name a standard song. I said "Moonlight in Vermont". He played an absolutely gorgeous - and faithful - rendition for me. Then he re-harmonized it - as only he could. Masterpiece! Sadly, in my half hour with him I was nearly overcome by nausea from his cigar smoke.

[@musical_lolu4811]

2:15 magical ending, sheesh!

[@majorpayne8373]

Stella By Flashlight!!

[@arnieus866]

Your title is wrong. You forgot to put "The great" before Joe's name. That is his title.

[@guitar5289]

hah! 1:47 mistake! lol jk...I don't know if that was really a mistake. Joe pass was just so incredible it's insane! thanks for posting this :)

[@plumhunter9158]

I am just learning this tune. I have listened to Ella, Bennett, Ray Charles, Sinatra and others sing it. And while Pass is a great player, I do not recognize the tune at all in what he played in this video.

[@saltysampo]

well he's 100% playing the chord changes of the tune, even in his lines.

[@elijahharms935]

It is quite hard to hear if especially if you don't know it that well but it is there ex. It's pretty apparent at 2:00

[@mtibberon]

wow, i think this was better than the track on Virtuoso album...

[@zootszabo2415]

AGAIN SPEECHLESS

[@SquigglyJ0e]

Sry buddy, I skipped your post for a long time. All you said is right, that was Joe, but you missed something if you didn't accept the challenge (that's how he used to teach on a personal basis, "let's play" and then he would stop and tell you what was missing very directly). Sometimes he even used to mock arrogant students with wrong attitude as well, I bet you might have witnessed that in a clinic XD Anyway truly one of the greatest musicians ever. A traveling orchestra :D

[@MrTotozzz]

Je pense que peu de gens pourront avoir son niveau, qu'importe le travail...

[@Smoke3380]

Grandmaster.

[@kidus9069]

Fckn badass

[@dananthony6258]

I thought if I studied Barry Harris this wouldn’t sound so complicated but it’s not working. This guy was a human Jazz machine.

[@musictranscription]

I'm getting this sheet music

[@wisguensjean4229]

Good guitar

[@SquigglyJ0e]

@mfbown erm, if u wanna stay realistic speak of things you do know. He has been improvising from scratch even in studio, switching a whole standard to any key in a blink, ending up playing a whole new armonization. He used to freak out everybody in the studios, changing his mind last minute even about playlist. I know what I am saying, I was his student and personal friend. That's what he has been doing all of his life, often duo with singers thus having to do all the work himself.

[@KingParisBuckingham]

Top 5 greatest jazz guitarist.stanley Jordan no.1,George benson no.2,Paco delucia no.3,John McLaughlin no.4,aldemiola no.5

[@lorenzoferrajoli3724]

Di Meola is not a jazz player. Benson 2nd? Joe Pass not even in your list so… why you’re commenting?!

[@mrpsjazz]

his is too much class & requint

[@slyme1711]

genius

[@fedbos91]

What Gibson 175 is Joe playing in this video? It has no bridge pickup!

[@DaredemoSoloPiano]

god

[@bgoodwinster]

the advertisement for a "guitar chord bible" on this video make me laugh out loud. see, that's why advertising doesn't work. they need to put that on an AC/DC video

[@IBJAMZ]

if it was a mistake, it was nonetheless a really cool one

[@mesfigas]

million different version of this song..... i dont think i ever gonna learn it... to me it sounds like jazz improvise but on the other hand i am not jazz musician.

[@enzoflores6868]

music its not just for musicians... this sounded nice but i miss stella here

[@ryanz06]

how tha Fk does an Emb5 becomes a Faug in the beginning.... only on Joe Pass!!!

[@nicolasmontane1270]

someone have this tabs?

[@小川仁朗]

渋すぎだわ👐🏼💦

[@lucianotesta5019]

The man was connected to the instrument.

[@theodosios2615]

He should probably have gotten that checked out!

[@stevepapabear]

then youre one lucky guy

[@johnlebarton9220]

Interesting. A jazz god, playing the “working man’s guitar”. How fitting.

[@shaalis]

When that model first came out it was by today's money, still around $3000+. It was $175 when it first hit the market.

[@ghairraigh]

The guitar he is playing is very similar to the ES-165 model. Gibson custom-made it for Joe late in his life with a few modifications like a slightly shallower body. The instrument has a wonderful balanced tone, but look who's playing it! I think it sounds better than the old ES-175 Joe got as a gift in the '60's.

[@urkosh]

jazz shredder

[@YES-dn5py]

I fought this was joji lol I’m dumb

[@Rentaghost76]

sou desu ne. sono toori dato omoimasu

[@SquigglyJ0e]

haha you bet he does, God has good taste Besides Joe has been one of God's AND satan's best students :D

[@KXFFA]

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