Joe Pass - When You Wish Upon A Star

Vienna 1988. Not the es175 he used to play. But still fine.

[@fungiformenow]

Joe was one of my closest pals in the 60s when we both lived in Brooklyn. We would often play guitar together. Even when he was gigging 5 and 6 nights a week he never showed any reluctance to jam with me. I learned so much about music from Joe, but he gave me the best piece of advice I ever had. Wear moleskin pants he told me. You’ll never regret it. I’ve been wearing them ever since. Comfortable and durable. Fantastic leg-wear and I believe their anti-viral properties protected me from Covid 19. Thanks to you, Joe.

[@lincolnfish4021]

Dude that is awesome

[@enderminh17]

😂 😂

[@jessthehorse]

I studied with Joe and I can tell you that he was the nicest warmest cat you will ever meet. It's just my own theory but I believe that it was his personal warmth as a human being that was part and parcel of the reason that he swung just a little bit harder and was slightly more creative and original than any of his contemporaries. The first thing he ever said to me was "I don't teach reading"!

[@ctbojar]

Larry Brown thanks for sharing. Lucky dog.

[@thinktank333]

thats beautiful man......g-d bless...(only if ur into that type of thing....dig)

[@shaalis]

So lucky!!! Much love to that comment.

[@noiseintheoffice]

You can hear the personality in his playing. From one Brown to another.

[@Larriex97]

Wow, it's incredible to read this. I'm happy for you, you are very lucky and I think you're making treasure of what this man had taught you and shared with you

[@MichaelDurig1]

I took a green room lesson from him and actually played that guitar for him. He was so kind and helpful. He put me on the road to play solo jazz guitar which I have been on since 1981. Thank you Joe.

[@garys1100]

Joe pass makes me so glad I can hear.

[@giothemath]

Don’t scare me

[@jonhart5234]

Joe Pass....There will never be another Jazz guitarist like this Genius!

[@jazzman1954]

Martin Taylor is just as fine a player as Pass. Perhaps not as spontaneous. Better tone also. My opinion.

[@user-wo8de5rv9o]

There is a young gun out there by the name of Tuck Andres.

[@warwickthompson7700]

I can't believe people are talking about his rig. It's Joe Pass!!!! He could make a $50 guitar sound like a million $$$$.

[@a_perfect_human_being]

Joe seemed like the Bill Evans of guitar. He had that charmed touch. Nothing misplaced, forgotten...no sound short of truly lovely. When the listener can forget that it’s only one instrument, they are listening to someone who is truly part of their instrument, and singing through it.

[@carguy3460]

Well said, that's the mark of a true giant!

[@debviolot3123]

I would suggest that Joe was the “Art Tatum of Guitar”, while Lennie Breau was the “Bill Evans of Guitar”.

[@a_perfect_human_being]

@@debviolot3123 Wow. Yes. Okay. I started watching some Lenny Breau videos and immediately understand. Thank you for this! Holy cow. Such a gentle technique with a dense sound. Just like Bill.

[@jessthehorse]

So right.

[@anuraggill1162]

Respect for Sir Joe. He played like a Father plays guitar for his children while Christmas time.

[@R0b1zzle137]

I refer to him as Uncle Joe, cus hes the sick guitar playing uncle I never had. And He actually looks like he could be my fathers brother

[@vonalxao1]

Yeah, if that uncle also happens to be a a giant virtuoso guitarist

[@icecreamforcrowhurst]

AO Vonali lol 😆

[@williamw9687]

So perfectly stated . . .

[@jeremyciampa863]

@@R0b1zzle137nytimes said, “he looks like somebody’s uncle and plays like nobody’s business!”

[@emanuelemazzoni782]

One of the greatest guitar players of all time... Simply amazing

[@risingwolf]

When Joe plays, I can feel it in my bones. The musicality, passion and naked emotion in his playing is electric. I was privileged to see Joe play a couple of times at a small jazz club. There will never be another you. RIP Joseph Anthony Jacobi Passalacqua.

[@BigSmartArmed]

It always touches my heart knowing this song was dedicated to his daughter Nina.

[@Younguitarplayer]

This is the prove that guitarist can change the world.... thanks uncle Joe, you are a hope in a world that is pretty hopeless... a big hug master, you deserve unlimited happiness

[@timmclaughlin8420]

I was enrolled in a jazz appreciation class at Cal State Northridge in California (taught by Gerald Wilson!), one of our assignments was to attend an offsite jazz concert. Joe Pass was performing for a fund raiser for a private school nearby. Such an unexpected pleasure, ill never forget.

[@lucemills3688]

This video put a smile on my face. 😊

[@vayabro1]

Very few musicians achieve that level of interaction with the instrument, becoming it an extension of his thinking, such domination for instant improvisation with such a personal library of phrasing and details. Each one of them are unique!

[@floppabingussled]

Absolutely, Tony. Joe Pass forged a creative path with great artistry. He had a sensitive approach to the music and his sense of harmony are hallmarks of his creative gifts.

[@lascellehewitt3542]

He doesn't allow intellectual verbiage to clutter his artistic delivery ,as those whose primary intress is to show off their grate learning.

[@xxczerxx]

What stuns me so much with Joe is how he, in his own words, viewed the music so "simply" (as per his instructional DVDs and books) , yet came out with some of the most beautiful guitar music I've ever heard. A true genius, possibly the greatest guitarist that ever lived in my humble opinion.

[@jessthehorse]

Joe Pass was a "by ear" player and read just enough to get by. The first thing he ever told me is "I don't teach reading".

[@xxczerxx]

@@jessthehorse haha I stopped reading not long after I posted that comment I think. I can still read but I basically just started learning anything I liked by ear....it's the only thing that has really helped me improvise in my own playing.

[@pldinfobox]

I'm listening to this for the umpteenth time, still mesmerized as always. Lucky are those listening to this in the audience with pindrop silence.

[@gangnamstylegrandpa6352]

Watching videos of Joe Pass is my punishment for not practicing enough as a a young man ! His timing and tone is perfection ! Without a doubt the best guitar player I ever heard or seen live or on video . I am not worthy ! He is magical !!!

[@mariobuttino6095]

I saw Joe Pass perform in bars so many times,he was great incredible. I was to shy to go over and speak with him compliment him,now I regret it.

[@Dardagan11]

only a handful of guitarists in the history of guitar can reach his greatness...

[@aslanmonn86]

Just now hearing a song of his for the first time (this one). I'm glad someone gave me his name! Now I have another guitar aspiration. God bless!

[@PeterBurton1991]

In the chaos and animosity of the internet in 2021, I absolutely love reading through the comments on Joe Pass videos because it’s nothing but good vibes! What a gift to still make people feel this good almost 30 years after you’ve gone.

[@alward5678]

Joe set the bar for everyone else in the Jazz guitar thing. He always amazed me and still does after all the years. I miss him. Thank God we still have a huge source of videos and records to listen to. Thanks Joe.

[@itspossible3381]

Special thanks to any of his family that may see this… what a beautiful spirit that graced this world. Rest well kind sir,

[@barristanselmy2758]

Iv'e been trying to play like Joe Pass for 15 years. So far i think iv'e nailed his scrunchy face. The music however not even close.

[@pldinfobox]

there are many renditions and versions, played by a multitude of amateur and professional guitarists. ive heard them all (at least most of them). this is the only version that makes me cry. i dont know why, but it does.

[@BioStuff415]

I saw Joe perform 5 times. 2 of those were solo gigs and were the most enjoyable and memorable. Truly one of the best. RIP Joe... thanks for the smiles.

[@donnlarossa9173]

Miss talking with Joe and seeing him live. Still practicing on my Joe Pass Ibanez I bought 1980. This is so beautiful!

[@Hollcall]

Bought a Ibanez 175 COPY in 2005 for $503 Taxes in out the door. Still play it regularly. I re-filed the frets once, myself. { Jack-of-all-Trades } Needs a few new ones soon. lol

[@guitarpicka1]

By Jiminy Cricket...What an astonishing memory Joe had...so many songs and chord progressions in his head...I really believe that he is way up there with Bach...Mozart...Beethoven...His improvisational skills are amazing.

[@tomcoryell]

The difference is that the composers you named wrote the pieces they improvised on. This is not to say anything against Joe Pass. He’s by far in the top tier of my guitar heroes.

[@ChordmelodistJ10]

That is an excellent guitar. It's the Ibanez Joe Pass signature model. Back when I had the George Benson model, I used to play with a guy who had this model. I liked it's full, warm acoustic properties.

[@gangnamstylegrandpa6352]

Always knocked out by his talent ! One in a million ! Breathtaking !!!

[@essamguitars]

joe pass's face when he plays is as if hes impressed with himself! its beautiful!

[@TheThriceIsRight]

saw somewhere he was described as looking like somebody's uncle and playing like nobody's business truly a virtuoso, RIP

[@user-vd6qf2yc1d]

this explains the unexplicable. thankyou joe, thankyou internet, thankyou youtube, thankyou The Most High

[@peeweesherman]

Not many guitarists have made me cry. Bands as a whole..for sure. But one guitarist, props. I love JP. Brought me back, which is probably the goal he hoped to achieve.

[@kirkwahmmet8406]

oh hi ron

[@james5276]

Even makes my puppy relaxed 😊

[@richmondstevenj]

Joe’s on another level.

[@staffordduecker665]

Joe knew the fretboard and was a master at taking a simple melody and build a masterpiece out of it...

[@leokhan691]

To have this degree of mastery in anything is truly phenomenal

[@pldokinawa3740]

even a maestro needs to scratch his nose. it takes us closer to him. this is the reason i feel he is real.

[@johnmalcolm4822]

I would like to thank the people who brought this to us with great lighting, camera work, sound, and effects. We can imagine we are there, at this miraculous performance. This video is a work of art in itself.

[@jasman699]

So much Soul in every note/phrase/silence. Saw him in TO many moons ago. Was 4 feet away. Gotta love players who can take you on long journey. Thank you Mr Pass

[@EPHESIANS511CLUB]

❤ excellent fantastic ❤ love you precious God bless you and your family ❤

[@andr00NZ]

I heard of Joe around the time of his passing. I wish I took music more seriously then. I now agree that he could have been the best jazz guitarist of his time.

[@edwardmiller4709]

Awesome! Joe is one of the best guitarists ever to grace this planet!

[@doncapone8156]

the sweetest guitar player and music ever

[@perrykleez]

sophistication, elegance...to my ears

[@gabethompson9538]

The master, ladies and gentlemen

[@iolitealley1]

this was a beautiful tribute to his daughter one night in Argentina

[@fabriciomanske7330]

The best

[@sk8ordie3895]

2:40 he scratches his nose. Shows that he is in fact, human.

[@andyrudy8627]

Lesser players can't land back on their feet.

[@shredders3881]

@Xavier Smith And THAT is human.

[@johnfenner347]

Xavier Smith I Look Forward To Hearing Your Version As Soon As Possible. With Immaculate Self Control, Of Course.

[@BernieHollandMusic]

Good job that he just scratches his nose - and leaves it at that !

[@arfurlife]

Id just like to chip in and agree with all the others about how great this guy Joe Pass was. He s always gonna be remembered as a true great.

[@jeffd8597]

A lifetime of musical ideas in one arrangement. Incredible.

[@vincentdublino7136]

Joe Pass played sometimes at the Golden Horseshoe Revue at Disneyland; I don't think it is even there anymore. Anyway, I was standing in line at the Haunted Mansion which was near the Revue. I see this guy smoking a stogi out by (yes you could smoke at Disneyland in those days. It was Joe Pass! I introduced myself and told him I was a huge fan. He was very humble, almost surprised someone would recognize him, and honor him pop-star status. What a genius. Check out 'donna lee' w/ NHOP. Fab.

[@harlanguio429]

Vincent Dublino That's a crazy story. But it's still there actually! They still play jazz too there as well - I've seen numerous great musicians there. Perhaps one will be the next Joe Pass.

[@charlespeterson3798]

I saw a lot of jazz greats in Vegas in the early to mid 60's, during what was called by Noel Coward, The Nescafe' Society. On the last trip we continued to L.A and saw the greatest musician of the 20th century, Louis Armstrong. I had forgotten, it was The Golden Horse Shoe. Thanks.

[@gregcarter8656]

Around 1979, I tried to learn the Donna Lee "head" (melody) from the Berklee Real Book. No problem reading the music, but I couldn't figure out how to finger it on the guitar at tempo (fast). Sometime later, I saw Joe Pass perform at a small jazz club in Waikiki. My table was about 10 feet away from him. After several tunes, he said "What should I do next?" I called out "Donna Lee!" He said "That?" He smiled, then played it. I learned the fingering by watching him! :^)

[@Kent-qo6xp]

Joe is an owner. Miss you Champ to tears. Kent Vogel A.S.C.A.P

[@user-bs9zq9cy2k]

ジョーパス大好きです

[@andybaldman]

Jesus christ, this is beautiful.

[@kingsleyzissou1120]

If you ever listened to him giving a lesson, it's crazy how for him it was all about making things as simple as possible. He was never stressing over stretching to reach a note or make some impossible position.

[@geetarnut]

Right! You know,, there's a reason why the worlds not jammed full of musicians like Joe,,, he was truly, the very best!

[@johnfenner347]

Dear Joe. The Gentleman In “ comments “ Who said he would make a piece of “4x 2” Sound good , hit it on the head !. Much to much “Paralysis by Analysis” !. Just “Listen “ and all will be revealed. Different Nights, Different Town, Different Hotel, Different Amplifier. Always, The Master, Joe. If You don’t “ Hear or Understand, Now, You Never Will !. x .

[@therugburnz]

The touch of his right hand fingers is absolutely perfect. I think that "New" guitar brings his touch to the foreground in a good way. Remember he is playing to a theater audience by himself.

[@bossrainbow8491]

wow, its so damn beautiful, i cant take it without getting emotional.

[@Barnekkid]

I just think this guy was the greatest ever.

[@2sing4u2]

People like Joe just think and see music different then we mortals.

[@OldGrowthRedwood]

Rest in Peace Joe, and thanks for the incredible beauty you've shared with us.

[@labelladonna8099]

Not my favorite song, but now I at least like it! Joe Pass my absolute favorite guitarist!

[@luvinlife2887]

Wow, that was awesome ... Even had time to scratch his nose mid melody 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@jimzigmant8403]

I really miss this gentleman. Grace on a fretboard.

[@joequigley2505]

Magnificent.. bless you for posting .. Privileged to see him live in town.. years ago.. just special genius

[@vincentbuccieri9305]

Genius! It Doesn't Get Any Better than This!

[@ancienttech4636]

When Joe played, he "walked" through the song the way you walk down a path. The music came to him as he walked, so no two performances were the same, but always personal, as if he were playing to each individual in the audience, taking them with him on his walk.

[@RobbyRockCristo]

Um homem, um bigode, uma guitarra e a quase-consistência do mundo.

[@pabsnarido2876]

great chord patterns, truly amazing solo licks.

[@arthurjohnblond]

the best guitarist

[@tidepoolbay]

Joe Was Amazing! WooF!

[@richardbuchanan5497]

I remember back in the early '70's Joe played a D'Aquisto with a Polytone. Truth is he could have played a delaminating Kay, through a Penncrest amp and it would have sounded wonderful.

[@imghaniff]

God bless you Joe

[@followcosette5170]

Truly deserving the title of being amongst the greats

[@roywillis2750]

Wonderful.

[@ukestudio3002]

For those complaining of embellishments it’s called improvisation. That’s what good jazz is. Playing the melody is easy . Joe Pass put his own special brand on solo guitar that helped define and extend jazz in his era. Don’t think I could find a guitar player who wouldn’t love to have Joe’s knowledge and expertise.

[@gybx4094]

Wow. Classical lute right hand style on an electric. Amazing.

[@hermanlelieveld]

What a beautiful harmonies!

[@dewood9463]

Such a natural player. He makes it seem effortless.

[@russmorency8258]

Uncle Joe, the greatest!

[@ludwigmaple1911]

2016 and still the best......

[@KenBasman]

I've heard Joe sound amazing on a fender jaguar. The guitar definitely isn't holding him back. This is a gorgeous version!

[@gabri3l367]

Il chitarrista piu' completo della storia del jazz. Non ce ne' per nessuno !!!

[@jamesshubert4866]

I have to laugh at all the 'experts' who have such serious thoughts about the guitars that Joe played. string 6 strings on a 2x4 and he'd make it sound good. It's all about the player, not the rig.

[@jstringer213]

EXACTLY RIGHT !!

[@rillloudmother]

It's much easier to know what guitars he played than it is to know what lines he played, and so they talk about the easy thing which is really next to unimportant.

[@rillloudmother]

idk man, to me it seems like guitars have barely changed over the last 50-60 years. for god's sakes they almost all still use high impedance pickups.

[@ozwzrd]

James Shubert I always say it's the carpenter, not the hammer...

[@christopherhanna5754]

The ibanez Joe Pass signature model he is playing here is still an outstanding guitar by any measure, far better instruments than later lower quality epiphones that bore his name. He is playing into a music man tube amp probably 2X12.. The tone is excellent here, even he admitted that there was a lack of focus on tone quality in the studio during some of his recording sessions.. He had played lots of guitars high end custom archtops and his gigging travel guitars, and was specific about his music and its needs archtops, semi-hollow and jazz flatwound strings, polytone amps or deluxe reverb type clean tones.. yeah he could have played anything and sounded good but he had preferences..

[@MrElfOwl]

I got the stare from Segovia one night long ago. Not the way I had hoped to be singled out. Joe Pass is the great Joe Pass now.

[@colleendonovan6681]

breathtaking

[@frankm6588]

Unbelievable Joe

[@exjazzbassbaz]

oh boy wat a player.fantastic.many thanks.

[@user-fc3tb2yf6g]

Sweet。great♥JOElove

[@wadesharp11]

Possibly the greatest of all time. Lovely man too

[@Awarre3313]

Absolutely amazing

[@pldinfobox]

Damn this I have to learn. It the best rendition of the song. Difficult AF but going to pick up my old guitar and practice.

[@JamotHica]

This is so damn relaxing when you're drunk and tryn to get to sleep =}

[@JamotHica]

+danger mouse Dude, are you serious? Check out my channel and tell me I'm not already a musician =P (I am sober right now)

[@JamotHica]

+danger mouse I'm not sure I follow, but interesting =L I'm still a musician though, silly mouse

[@pichipachu]

Beautiful guitar!

[@catfish336699]

talent.

[@Kent-qo6xp]

An Grandmaster! Kent Vogel WBD

[@detroitbuffalo]

Who could possibly dislike this?!

[@asdpepe]

metal guys