Joe Pass & Ella Fitzgerald - Duets in Hannover 1975

[@elenabertschi5077]

thank you Ella for visit the Earth.

[@violinoscar]

When I was a boy of about 12 my father, a pianist, woke me at about 2 AM. Joe Pass and Oscar Peterson were on TV. Dad knew I was keen on the guitar and I always tried to participate in the Friday night jam sessions at our home. So, Dad got me up and the two of us sat in front of the B&W television and were mesmerized by the genius pouring from the tiny speaker. That was my intro to Joe Pass and now, nearly 50 years later his musicianship still astounds me. Thank you for posting this. I will watch it again and again. Whenever I see Joe Pass performing solo I am taken back to that night.

[@shelleyzoe8254]

my folks took me to see these two with Oscar Peterson, I was a kid, will never forget it! Listen to them still . SF Ca.

[@Urdatorn]

Thanks for sharing!

[@danilobriz8499]

these memories are the best, specially in this way, cheers.

[@kenedwards655]

Yes Joe Pass, Probably one off the Gretest Jass Guitarist, And what can you say about Ella. Supreme.

[@johntechwriter]

You are so fortunate to have had this musical connection with your dad. I did too. Our living room contained a grand piano and a Conn theater organ with full pedal board. A few evenings a month we'd play duets, mostly blues-based with lots of improvising. As I went through my mid-teens I experienced typical adolescent rebellion and would instigate lots of silly arguments. Our music sessions kept us from losing touch completely and by the time I turned 19 we were reconciled. I have no doubt music enriched our relationship and might well have saved it.

[@2skyland]

This video should be in a museum. This video IS a museum.

[@keesh929]

Indeed.

[@Hollcall]

I have mentioned to people.........."Imagine an artist of Ella's magnitude traveling the world with just this unassuming , little man and His guitar to provide musical back-up ". How bloody GOOD do you have to be?????? Wow ..........!

[@craigbachman5765]

I got to see Joe Pass for my 18th birthday present at the Philadelphia Academy of Music. Ella's, the Count Basie band, and Oscar Peterson. A life long memory.

[@nelsonlugo45]

ahhh... I've seen Joe a bunch, particularly around this time. Never with Ella, though. Last time was especially unforgettable - with Sarah Vaughan at the Blue Note, Greenwich Village NYC, 1989. Was newlywed, my wife had been raised on classical music and ballet, and she was so blown away (she's a very accomplished classical pianist and ballerina). She loved that I turned her on to jazz... most memorable jazz evening was a table for 2 at the jazz café on the corner of our street and Broadway, practically at arm's length from McCoy Tyner... I saved up $ for a month for that - and wow, was it ever worth it! Changed her life! Music has given us all so much; we should never take it for granted, we are fortunate. Joe shares the top shelf with the greatest of the greats. I'm obviously a guitarist... 'nuff said. Peace and Alohas, y'all

[@billthompson5942]

Great story! I dig your candor. Peace

[@armorgiraffe]

Thanks for sharing, sir! Much love to ya'!

[@missmyrtle8387]

Saw Joe and Ella at the Hollywood Bowl, one of her very last performances. They are soulmates.

[@nelsonlugo45]

indeed...

[@gustav58]

Thanks for sharing your great memories. Yes, you are fortunate, man!

[@mykeonthemove]

This concert was my motivation to make a late in life decision to learning to play guitar. Joe and Ella are amazing.

[@Domitianvs]

I feel that Joe can have one of two effects on current and prospective guitar players. The first being to run straight for your guitar and sit down and play, and the second one being for one to go "oh, hell to the no!" and never touch a guitar again in frustration of how brilliant he is and how effortless he makes it look!

[@NeilRaouf]

yeah man ❤❤❤❤

[@happypuppy-i4k]

I bet you can really shred now being 2 years later. I love endless shredding. Just a mindless barrage of notes. Pure technique. That's why I love Joe Pass.

[@evanherb5900]

@@happypuppy-i4k It's definitely not Joe Pass' playing that's "mindless" here, son.

[@Bumqueesha]

Can you imagine being there seeing these two legends sharing a stage? Beyond a dream.

[@mjaxdes]

I love Ella. She never took herself too seriously which allowed her to add a lot of fun into her music. When you have that much talent and soul you are just magical! 🥰

[@gerarddancer3832]

That performance. A gem a treasure in the archives of great music. Many thanks to all who made it possible for me to experience it.KZbin rocks.

[@katecolson8351]

This is amazing.....Joe Pass could simply play, and play and play. Saw him and Ella in WDC in....1985-86.....hands down one of the best performances I've been to....EVER! To top it off, lost my wallet that night and someone actually tracked me down (PRE-cell, PRE-internet) and returned it....in the mail...every penny and was in it. Joe and Ella brought me good karma.

[@nsggood]

Good things attract good people...

[@Jackson-mi3dr]

thanks for sharing that is a cool story, must have been awesome to see him play

[@PSllva]

I am mesmerized with this concert... In the hands of Joe Pass guitar seems like ANOTHER instrument. Envy. A joy to hear and see. Super humans, these persons, sharing beauty to the world.

[@pugsymalone6539]

Had a similar thing happen to me pre-cell phone/internet. Good folks seem to find each other. People like Joe are the watering holes.

[@patz8284]

¹¹¹

[@terrancepae8420]

In 1978 my girl asked me what I wanted for my birthday. Joe Pass was in town. Got tickets, it was amazing!

[@elwoodmo0n]

She was/is a keeper :D

[@terrancepae8420]

She was/is a maniac! At the time, though, things were great. Things, however change..

[@waltergray7722]

Terrance Pae I take it she never became your wife. My pal tells me that he did not know what happiness was until he got married - then it was too late !

[@terrancepae8420]

Great line! Actually, she did! Not much happiness happened, however. Her hateful habits have haunted her hubby, horribly!

[@toka1964]

i play the guitar for 35 years now ... and I think i must live for 300 years more to play like joe and to anticipate his musicaltiy, i love what he plays for the rest of my days, i am very very impressed, he is a genious!

[@badkittyTV]

Thank you universe. I'm going trough a very painful moment, trying to overcome a breakup and depression. After meditation with this mantra i feel much better. Whoever is reading this you will find your inner peace, let go the pain and embrace the power of love and the universe. Stay strong, be happy. Greetings from Argentina.

[@horaciocapanelli-soto4710]

I’m pretty sure you’re doing better 😊

[@Arycke]

I hope you are seeing better times now, friend.

[@stlev99]

What do you get when you take the greatist guitarist and the greatest vocalist? This is a treasure

[@barristanselmy2758]

The talent this man has brings me to tears. Those progressions are so golden.

[@DiamondStylz]

I wasnt born yet but i sooooo glad someone video recorded alot of her performance ....her genius bring tears to my eyes ...

[@linkone11]

Been playing drums/percussion for 40 years, tried to teach my son to follow my footsteps, but no, he plays guitar; his favorite Joe Pass, ain't got a problem with that

[@yanfang6609]

😄

[@user-qt5eh9wb7g]

ha, trying to get my kid to play guitar or upright bass. All he cares about is drums. Wanna trade?

[@abrahamlimarga9143]

@@user-qt5eh9wb7g LOL haha

[@spark_6710]

That's very interesting ! I am a singer/ song writer all of my life ,but plaid pianos on & off ,tried guitars a bit & others ! But only drums that was very fun to learn & play from the day one ! I can't play it now for this crazy Corona virus things & lockdowns & I don't have my own drum kits ,just pads & sticks I've been borrowing ! Lol. But , I started playing since the day one ! I plaid the hi hat & cymblas together on the 2nd day & then the kick drums together w/ the hi hat & drums ,cymbals on my 3rd day ! I have only taken 7 ? lessons now ,can't wait to go back to the studio ! I LOVE DRUMS ! SO MUCH FUN !!! I never expected to play drums in my life ! I started for my late soulmate Jon Lee ( Feeder's original drummer ! )💜💜💜💜🥁🐉🎵🎤🎶💖💖💖💞💕👍🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁

[@BassByTheBay]

No problem *at all.*

[@davidwebb091370]

truly mesmerizing! Joe and Ella made it seem like performing at this astounding level was just a leisurely walk in the park.

[@r.addisonarthur9392]

It was! Real style...

[@michaelroach2401]

Musical giants.

[@martybyrnemusic]

Insane how easy they make it look!

[@robcurtis1779]

So smooth...

[@GlennPerrotto]

real musicianship as well as soul singing... Ella & Joe were the Best Ever at it!

[@DaddySantaClaus]

i did my first solo guitar concert yesterday, i practiced years for that moment, thanks to Joe Pass for making me believe it was possible for me.

[@garybryant8879]

Wow I took my first guitar lesson 4 days ago....at the age of 58. Hope I get off the ground. I sing in church alot though but of course not in Ella's dimension lol. I hope you performed well by the way.

[@DaddySantaClaus]

@@garybryant8879 thank you. age is meaningless, i started playing guitar seriously at 27y im 33 now. just practice because you love it and you'll get to where you want to be

[@ledaswan5990]

@@garybryant8879That’s awesome Gary. Enjoy the journey

[@ilovellaforever6705]

Ella Fitzgerald had every tool in the bag.... i adore this woman.

[@adoris864]

Me too! Even though you can tell she was starting to get sickly. She couldn't remember her lyrics, but even so; that VOICE! She STILL had it.

[@giovanna722]

​@@adoris864 She was magnificent. One of a kind. Always humble and gracious.

[@clynt4867]

I went to see Ella one year when I was in Memphis, TN. She was the only performer listed on the bill, but out comes Joe Pass to play solo guitar, then he and Ella do some duets, then bass and drums were added for the rest of the concert. Man, that was a wonderful night!

[@flow56514]

Ciao Clynt. Sei stato fortunato ad assistere dal vivo ad un loro concerto. Un saluto dall'Italia. Ciao

[@johnholland5466]

That's incredible. That would've been surreal for me; I wouldn't have believed it actually was happening.

[@OneFlewOver1776]

Clynt.you were blessed that night!

[@spark_6710]

Lucky you !!!💜💜💜🥁🎵🎤🎶🐉💞💕👍

[@임지원-y2v]

How great moment you had!

[@Sam22music]

Dang 84 dislikes, those people don't understand the soul in this music, unlike today's. I wish I could have met Joe, or even played with him. So sad we've lost all these good musicians in the past, and for so many to be ignorant of their presence.

[@jingoozrajaii53]

84 people think miley jyruss looks better

[@Sam22music]

***** orly? I think Joe's moustache makes him look that much better.

[@donfully]

I heard from a bassist who played with Joe back in the days. Joe told him that he still felt like he knew so little about this form of art. What a humble guy.

[@ExternalTooth]

donfully Compare someone of that skill and talent and modesty to.... Well, any of the mainstream artists today that you'd care to mention... And the difference makes you wonder what's happened to the music of my generation (I'm 21). This video has

[@darylp2280]

I hope you see my comment because I want you to enjoy this again. I first heard of Joe Pass from a sample in a hip hop track. I always said "if I like the sample, I'm obviously gonna love the original, it's like the other generation wanted to teach us what came before.." [sigh] I was born by accident 😔 so I'm lucky to have heard these masters of sound. (1980)

[@jimbaker6442]

I love the way that Joe knows when to be The Soloist and when to be the accompanist. When he's accompanying Ella he stays in the background dropping in those beautiful chords exactly where they should be. Two people Joe and Ella at the top of their craft making the extremely difficult look so very easy.

[@annedwyer797]

Well said!

[@alvaro5805]

very well said man, joe is a completly absolute genius!!!

[@mjleger4555]

Two fabulous artists, each in their own right, Ella and Joe. I've never heard a solo guitarist concert before, this is lovely, the man certainly has the talent on his guitar, I never knew an "axe" could be so mesmerizing! I'll be back to hear this again!

[@DesignRhythm]

Wow, look! No autotune, no DJ, no flashing lights, no backup dancers, no BS... just talent, soul + top shelf musicianship.

[@MrStudiolespaul]

Totally what I thought when watching this, because it is so real!

[@geetarnut]

Joe Pass was arguably the best jazz guitarist ever! You have to remember that he always played bass lines, chord melody, and lead,,, all at the same time! Next time you listen to another great jazz player, listen closely,,, you won't hear his impeccable timing and melodic combination of bass, chord melody, and solo work!!! R.I.P. JOE PASS

[@danjv]

Let's say that there was no one better. Joe is a true American treasure. Our gift to the world.

[@djangorheinhardt]

Actually in his " civilian life he was left handed,as were many classical guitarists, and quite a few jazz guitarists.Jimmy Hendrix on the other hand ( pun intended ,! ) was actually right handed, but played left handed.

[@kevingearyart]

I knew Joe personally. He was a good friend of mine. Loved the guy. I also did his portait back in the 1970s. I had the great pleasure of hearing him live many times. No other Jazz guitarist I can think of has ever been able to do what he did on a solo guitar! I also saw him with Ella live (did her portrait, too! - but only knew her. Wonderful human being). Together, Joe and Ella together are probably the greatest combination ever, in the history of Jazz! These two giants of Jazz were simply made to perform together. Irreplaceable! The most memorable performances I ever had the pleasure to have experienced.

[@paulj0557tonehead]

@@djangorheinhardt Crazy, I swear when I play *Castles Made Of Sand* it has that quirky left handed person's brain all over it.

[@spark_6710]

@@kevingearyart Wow !!! AWESOME ! I agree ! The very best singer Ella Fitzgerald ( & Louis Armstrong )& the very best guitarist Joe Pass ! No argument ! You are so lucky to be friends with them ! Thank you for sharing your story w/ us ! 💜💜💜💜🥁🎵🐉🎤🎶💞💕💖👍

[@MattyB3D]

They are just playing. Playing with music. Playing with human voice. Two geniuses at play. Amazing.

[@palomamendoza4994]

So exquisite... can't get any better than this ♥

[@superdog797]

¿te casarás conmigo? pero tendrás que pagar los gastos de la boda

[@caracasmonkeyssuena4137]

Casate conmigo, yo pago los gastos de la boda, con luna de miel y todo!

[@liquidjorge]

¿despues de la boda puedo ser el chillo? asi me ahorro todos esos gastos de boda y lo gastamos todo en viajar, conciertos y comida.

[@superdog797]

paparruchas ambos de ustedes

[@liquidjorge]

superdog797 jajajaja

[@Hologhoul]

There is something peaceful and joyous about the way Joe Pass played. Amazing musician.

[@jayhayden3106]

I could listen to Joe Pass all night and day.

[@rekkies99]

There are guitarists, there are jazz guitarists, then there's Joe Pass, add Ms. Fitzgerald & it's Ella mental...

[@MrZenik74]

Joe Pass - was amazing musician! The best from the bests! Unforgettable!

[@weibowil]

what a glorious treat.... us being able to enjoy gems like these !

[@robertdickson2319]

such a big soul this woman had. Opened her mouth and it just poured out like a burst dam. Can't listen to her without crying for joy.

[@seenonyoutube7856]

One voice, one guitar. That's all they needed.

[@shawntoh]

I love it at 2:53. Check this out-- After "Virtuoso Joe" dazzles us, as usual, with his incredible, fluid, bebop, saxophone-like lines with ease, WITH HIS EYES CLOSED! He gets surprised by the camera close-up but, like a true and rare pro, doesn't miss a beat, or a chord, or a lick, and he cracks a sweet, warm smile and just keeps WAILING, folks --Whoa! Joe, we sure miss you, and thanks for everything you did for music and art. Your legacy will live FOREVER. Most of all, thanks for your courageous example of conquering your heroin addiction to deliver us "the goods" (as in, excellent and timeless music) for many, many years while you were around on this here planet Earth. Thanks, Joe, for giving me your precious time and energy after your live solo concert performance to answer my question about which chord you used on your composition, "Two Track Trip", from the obscure Guitar Player Magazine record you recorded a half a decade earlier at that point. I could tell, Joe, were tired after the performance giving it your all --and, most of all, of the usual, "You're great, Joe!" fawning fan stuff by all the people who mobbed you on stage after the gig because you could have told me to "Get lost!" But NO! Joe, you calmly thought for a moment, --and I'll never forget this, --you told me the EXACT chord, so I could understand, --being a novice at that point, --in how to figure out what it was by your straight forward explanation of Jazz Music theory in a just a few minutes. WOW! People, I stand before all of YOU, --past, present and future to say, NO money could buy, and, NOTHING, could compare to those few minutes with the sadly late, but great Joe Pass. Joe Pass, may you be firing up that ole Jazz bandstand where ever you are! We LOVE you, Joe, and always will! ;_; [then wipes tears from eyes] Peace.

[@TheJFllll]

Thanks for the share dude. :)

[@Ariesoetomo]

need to learn all those chord ASAP.. its sk good

[@javanautski]

Gotta say ... a lifetime of education on that fretboard!

[@derekhuntingtonmarti]

So what was the chord and the music theory explanation?

[@ThrashRoC]

OMG I Love this Guitarsound .. I Play Hendrix , Cream Clapton etc. But sometimes i dont wanna Learn or Play , Just Listen , and Joe Pass is REALLY one of my ALL Time Favs in Jazz I LOVE that sound ...

[@ronniealiperti7706]

I had the good fortune to see Joe and Ella at the Westchester Theater in '75(?), Oscar Peterson and The Count Basie Orchestra where also on the bill, I watched Joe Pass from the 7th row with opera glasses. His blistering speed and amazing phrasing mesmerized me. I have to say after these 40 years and watching these videos I might have thought to look at his right hand.

[@jonathanbarker5107]

wow.... bet that was a fantastic show! I had the incredible pleasure of meeting Oscar before he passed away. Got to shake that big gigantic hand. His soul and demeanor was so peaceful and kind and playful.

[@reallyfool]

You're very lucky...I had to attend Joe in Parma playing with Julian Bream but onjy Julian played 'cause Joe was already sick :((((

[@steve757]

That must have been the same tour that I saw in Portland Oregon.... I was spellbound when Joe Pass just came out with his guitar and his amp, and played just like this video. It was a moment I'll never forget

[@Uncle_Mark2600]

a true master of jazz guitar, so smooth and effortless!

[@manguera9]

two of the best greatest minds in jazz music in the history of jazz , Ella Fiztgerald , her voice is the tool to express the best singing in jazz with her vocal range ,nuance and improvisation..and Joe's concept of melody and chord comping and improvisation, watching and listen those two icons is a pleasure you never forget..

[@bikegatar.820]

Music doesn't get much better than this. Ella could make the happy birthday song sound elegant, and Joe Pass is like an entire orchestra all on his own. What a great pair they make.

[@thorstentopp3824]

Being a complete Jazz Combo in ONE Instrument: Joe Pass is just amazing! The Greatest!

[@thebeaun7646]

How can anybody give a thumbs down to this incredible guitarist and musician? You would have to be a complete ignoramus. Started learning guitar from a Joe Pass music theory book. I still go back and look at it from time to time.

[@annedwyer797]

@bcdhifi Yeah!!

[@marclandes9779]

512 dislikes, no wonder we are we are. The greatest female vocalist with arguably one the greatest jazz guitar players.

[@gerrymcguire7521]

Ella has got to be the greatest female vocalist I've ever heard! Just perfect elocution! Phenomenal! The voice control is incredible, of course love joe pass!!!!

[@horaciocapanelli-soto4710]

She is

[@val-k1c]

Sarah Vaughan ain't that bad either

[@pjalice1]

HOW COULD ANY ONE NOT LOVE THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THANKS. BILL

[@katarinahinsey3931]

His playing is sublime. It calls to something deeply human in me.

[@Tearhill]

can't get enough, keep coming back. So much class and talent - Ella's scat is mind boggling and Joe...saw him 4 or 5 times and had to talk to him - gracious, kind and wonderful

[@jorgeleyton1474]

I enjoyed every second if this performance.... could not help to get misty eyed with the Cry me a River... Priceless... Joe should get a speeding ticket for playing Avalon... : ) Unbelievable....

[@wadesharp11]

🥇watching during covid - 19 2020 lockdown

[@djangorheinhardt]

Me too.It just makes me annoyed that ,as a mediocre, "nearly" jazz guitarist I will never be in even the same universe as Joe Pass. That there is Genius.

[@11111dickies]

@@djangorheinhardt Ella's scatting is priceless.

[@joseoka8582]

One of the great guitarist in jazz music ,really enjoyable

[@tridang1169]

Covid and wuhan forever

[@billbryan4436]

The combination of Ella's vocals and Joe's accompaniement is exquisite. This is some of the greatest music ever recorded. My thanks to whoever downloaded this session.

[@JoseDiaz-eb7fn]

i'm just crying because this is so beautiful!! This refresh the soul.

[@cthrubs20]

I graduated from high school in '75. I only started to get how good stuff like this really was. However, even a few years later, NOBODY I knew would have gone to a jazz concert with me. I lost out on so much. I should have called my older cousin in St. Louis - he was aware of everything that had to do with great jazz and blues. This is too good for words.; so was he.

[@DAMFOREIGNER]

Who cares about the words? Ella could sing the phonebook and it would be fantastic.

[@bramblebop1904]

Yep

[@alexishernandez9310]

​@@bramblebop1904genius ❤❤❤

[@照豪竹内]

憧れのギタリスト！！！なんと甘美な。夢の世界へ。いいですね。感動さえします。ジョーパスさんの姿、生まれて初めて拝見しました。御名前は脳味噌に刻まれているのに。はじめまして。遠い日本の一ファンです。.................................💐💐💐💐💐💐天国のジョーパスさん、世界中の賞賛と憧れのソファで安らかに。💐💐💐😔。

[@Janstubenl]

Sheer mastery! How marvelous it is that after so many years we can still enjoy the mastery of musicians of a past era who simply play without the need to make funny faces and pretend that what they do requires great, exhaustive effort requiring grimaces, body twists and high powered sound amplification. Thank you You tube for making it possible that true artists can still be enjoyed after so many years by so many viewers!

[@그안란]

Frank Sinatra was asked who was the best female vocalist. "You mean besides Ella Fitzgerald?", he replied.

[@stevescuba1978]

Using high powered amplification is what brought the jazz guitar to the forefront, and is a useful tool for expression in its own right. I keep hearing these phrases thinking that a phaser and some fuzz would sound killer! John petrucci comes to mind.

[@epf1961]

@@stevescuba1978 Pardon me, but you’re wrong. What brought the guitar into its own as a viable solo instrument was not “high powered” amplification, but enough amplification to allow the guitar (thanks to Charlie Christian) to have a solo voice alongside the horns in an ensemble. No louder or softer than an (unamplified) saxophone. I think the point Mr. Schoonenberg was trying to make is that, if you’re a great player, you don’t need to dress like a clown, have fancy dance moves, blow everyone’s eardrums out with a Marshall Stack, and end the show by setting your guitar on fire. In addition, “phasers and fuzz” have no place in classic jazz. Again, these are unnecessary adornments that would only cloud the purity of a virtuoso performance such as this. We want to hear the guitar, not artificial electronic effects. Perhaps they ARE needed in the more juvenile styles of music that could not stand on their own without them.

[@stevescuba1978]

@@epf1961 just because you don't understand different music does not mean it is juvenile. Experimenting with new sounds is the way music has always evolved. It is amusing how many of you old timers think that music stopped where YOU chose, and that anything different is less sophisticated or "juvenile". I guess YOU get to decide what is considered virtuous performance, and which instruments deserve a place on stage. Good metal music is every bit as sophisticated as Bach, regardless of how many watts it is amplified with. When I said high powered amplification, I meant "loud enough to hear over the band", and believe me, those ole 2-6 watt amps are plenty loud! Also, if you don't think that the stage they are on has "high-powered" amplification, making his solitary guitar a viable means of entertaining the crowd, then how do you think everyone could hear him? I also never said that Joe Pass needed pedals, I said it would be interesting to hear it that way. I would imagine that most guitar players would enjoy experimenting with different sounds to open up their expressive arsenal...every single guitar player I've met has.

[@stevescuba1978]

@@epf1961 I left my previous reply as an example of 30 minutes and a cup of coffee. I did not intend to be snappy. What I meant by my original post was that; the guitar amplifier, and venue sound systems, allowed a single guitar to be played, with nuance and clarity, to large audiences. Play in Pass' style without an amplifier, and quiet talking would drown out the guitar. When I said high-powered, I meant mostly that a guitar could be played with sax and drums and be a lead instrument or blend. When it comes to style, John Petrucci, an accomplished music student, teacher, and performer plays very jazzy licks and styles, but adds interesting flavors to the sounds with effects, varying his music from clean to metal to just strange. To each their own, and if it doesn't suit you, then you are free to listen to what pleases you. At one time, people thought the vocal styles of these early blues/jazz female singers was raunchy and vulgar. People did not see the quality of gritty voices, just like distorted guitars. Time moves on, and I feel that MORE expression in music is good, whether it is through sheer virtuosity (Joe Pass) or immense creativity (Jimi Hendrix). I do not agree, however that the use of effects implies anything juvenile. Quite the contrary, to use effects with a guitar effectively turns it into a new instrument to be incorporated into your music. I would say that, fine tastefully, mastery of effects is its own realm of musical genius.

[@greghufton6561]

This is my first time hearing Ella Fitzgerald, and she has such an amazing voice!

[@97477tim]

set aside the next few years and listen to everything she did. you'll feel good about it

[@stevescuba1978]

@@97477tim great advice!

[@gustavorodriguez6365]

Primera vez, tambien, que la escucha, me gustò mucho.

[@johntechwriter]

At this 1975 performance Ella was nearing 60 and her voice was hardening a bit, losing some of its sweetness. Listen to some of her work from the '40s and '50s, both jazz and pop oriented, and you will get a better idea of her extraordinary range and tonality.

[@ThrashRoC]

The BEST BEST BEST Single Jazz Guitar i EVER hear ..and i know Them ALL !!! Joe Pass ..SUCH a JAZZ MASTER!!

[@gr637]

Watching these two great artists making music together is a very humbling experience.

[@stevenhearrell1564]

Joe is unbelievably skilled. He can do anything he wants to do on the jazz guitar. Whether he is playing solo, duo, whatever, he is in command. Ella is so great. Both of them are such great artists.

[@ottawanderer]

This is as good as it gets, true strangeness, Ella and Joe, taking us well far out beyond whatever your beliefs are. This is divine partnership. True love and COMPLEX. So pristine. So joyous!

[@ichiquita1]

They make it look so effortless. That's God given talent.

[@derekxiaoEvanescentBliss]

or man driven practice

[@shon_e]

joe pass used to practice 8 hours every day when he was a kid

[@spark_6710]

YES !!! 👍👍💜💜💜💜🥁🎵🐉🎤🎶💞💕💖

[@mindisaction]

This is the epitome of perfection... All the duets Pass & Fitzgerald recorded... The perfect match ...

[@lawrencelavars7127]

Uncle Joe pass looked liked my neiborhood butcher and after I got his video I got his huimer day waz very thankful &verey knowledgeable ? Just wanted to say thanks 4the memories &the riffs &the chord melodies rip j.p!

[@clementdistanos1526]

I now believe some kind of perfection is possible in this world. Ella's voice, Joe's guitar ..... What else ??

[@neilcrowesongs9768]

class, talent, warmth, genius chops and deep humility - what a combo..

[@fredschmidt9705]

Beautifully put sir.

[@andreasoberholz]

40 years ago thanks to YT without it I would may have never seen JP and EF performing… I enjoyed it….

[@woodie62]

Man, these two performers were just phenomenal!! Never get tired of hearing either one of them. They could play/sing anything!!! ♥

[@pepinid]

Chanced upon this performance here, and what good fortune that was for me!

[@Lunathi101]

Joe's guitar caresses the soul and transports one to a completely new dimension.

[@tobychups6897]

"Sunshine of my life" has left me in tears.

[@marcowitbooi2079]

No pitch control needed, naturally perfect, God gifted

[@morbidmanmusic]

not god gifted. stop giving credit to your delusions for musicians who practice hard all the time. God has nothing to do with it, or the world would be different. god is a lazy pos by all accounts.

[@Jobyperry]

That voice!!! That guitar!!! my God... This is music, you kids.

[@horaciocapanelli-soto4710]

Gorgeous

[@MottiShneor]

Joe Pass is marvelous to behold and listen to, he has so unique a sound and style, the "mother of smooth"... I do have a dozen Joe Pass old vinyls here... but I must confess, that I never could make him one of my musical favourites, because of that cool smoothness, almost no dynamics in the music, and somehow it just keeps on and on... You can't tell one tune from the next, unless it's a very famous one. But the moment Ella steps in... the duet is so damn good.... amazing.

[@lfcfan4557]

I don't understand how anyone can thumb down such a beautiful music like this.

[@jasonmills6041]

When you play and sing at this level there may be different players/singers but there is no one better. Two absolute masters at their best enjoying each others art and making beautiful art together.

[@aaronbarrilleaux9027]

You can still here that youth in Ella's voice... Truly timeless

[@garybryant8879]

I noticed it too, and knew i had never heard another person sound like that. Cool.

[@vincetrucillo5056]

have been listening to this legend since child hood , and never get bored with his music,such depth and feeling!

[@pds002]

Simply beautiful!! Wow.

[@johnhrock1009]

Joe Pass knows how to lay down those chord melodies, wow! Ella Fitzgerald adds the cherry on top that voice just melts me. You turn the table on me and cry me a river is just beautiful coming from these two. Joe and Ella shine on You are the Sunshine of my life.

[@vincentward2335]

There are so many awesome guitar players out there, but I'll bet damn near every one of them will say "Joe's the man. Plain and simple."

[@mickeysigrist]

It's amazing to see how Joe's having a good time while he plays. Always smiling. Awesome performance!

[@maureen7746]

My theory (among many) is that musicians that are having a good time - joy as it were - are the best at their craft. I love to watch Dave Brubeck play - he is totally lost in his love of playing the piano!

[@bills8857]

I bet you anything that had a lot to do with accompanying one of the greatest singers in history.

[@dnmurphy48]

His guitar work is effortlessly beautiful and she is the greatest singer ever, the most beautiful voice. A wonderful combination.

[@verapriolo2761]

Thanks Earl for preserving all this beautiful music.........& Joe Pass a true gift

[@vatsaakhil]

About to start work for the day and this songs makes me wanna go far away somewhere and play guitar all day

[@CARDINAL701]

No comment I put here could ever do justice to either of these two legends; I was very young during their time...thank God for recordings and You Tube!! What world class musicians.

[@TiManGames]

I was listening to this while my friend gave me a back message, thank you :)

[@DavideSchachterJazz]

This should be considered a world heritage duo...and thanks God Joe could go on for hours while Ella was trying to find her way back in the song :)) Hearing one of the greatest singer ever lived saying "I'm sorry" if one thinks of how much presumption there is nowadays among the new generations of singers...unbelievable! Joe thank you for giving us so much, RIP... we'll never forget you!!!

[@ЛеонидОбидовский]

Браво Джо, и спасибо тебе за твою музыквльность,Браво.

[@marybroad6471]

Effortless brilliance, spaced and timed to perfection!

[@HarryHipster]

Due to my jazz-loving parents I came to see and enjoy this marvelous duo some years later in the 80's at a very similar concert in my hometown Düsseldorf. I assume it to be one of their last visits of Germany. Ella was nearly blind and had week legs due to her diabetis, but what a voice she still had! This remarkably wide range from tender to sharp, from sweet to expressive, from playful to groovy was still shining through. And what can one not like about Joe's playing? His skills are impeccable. Few people know that even a metal guitarist like Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath quoted Joe to be his idol. Ella and Joe, they both were undisputed masters and icons of their category. I am thankful for having seen them on stage during their lifetime. And thanks also for the upload.

[@adamedmour9704]

All those British guys had insanely good taste in American guitar music and were vocal about it.

[@mitsuh.9168]

Joe's guitar and Ella's voice is the miracle combination ever found in music.

[@MrColjazz]

The man was a full orchestra, what a talent,just Amazing!!

[@rogerroy6571]

Bravo! Hats off to the undeteriorating voice of Madame Ella, and the matching dexterity of Sir Joe pass!

[@allthingsgood4u]

Hard to find adequate words to describe the genius in technique, the improve that seems to be effortless.

[@caiomonteiro4995]

two great musicians! Admirations from Brazil. 🟨🟩🟨🟩

[@WeirdBeach]

Greatest guitarist of all time.no contest.

[@georgefasey]

What an overstatement, there is no greatest guitarist.. Besides you seem to be forgetting Django Rheinhardt, Chet Atkins, Paco de Lucia, George Benson and Tommy Emmanuel just to drop a few names of other equally great guitarists in there...

[@harsszeg]

George Fasey Django compared to Joe Pass is like greape and wine.....

[@FredlBabedl]

George Fasey having found an idol means always "X" is FOR ME the gratest - all those admired artists became famous because of their uncomparable skills..all of them are "the greatest" for all the different tastes on the world. I like the excitement in all those postings - for me there is nothing about "over- underrated". Just listen and close your eyes, forget the world around you..

[@ColeSmithey]

There is no finer music to be heard, regardless of era or style. Joe and Ella are tops.

[@rjkaneda]

Complete and total mastery.

[@keithstarkey5584]

In all reality, it's completely scary that someone can be that good. I mean, they've somehow gone way beyond the human and into some element of the stratospheric. It really is too much to take in all at once.

[@hinislituncay8190]

"regardless of era or style." go home you're drunk

[@Harmi-XD]

Just gonna get this out there, I listen to multiple genres, and highly enjoy this music, but if you are putting music up as a objective thing, you are sorely mistaken, no finer music to you? Maybe to you, not everyone.

[@dorachapman5301]

This avid listener to jazz (since 1955) agrees that it is impossible to seriously find any fault in the music-making of either Joe or Ella. One indicator of Ella's mastery is that nobody except Mel Torme could match her ability to scat. (Mind you, it's hard to think of more than a handful of other singers -- in the whole history of jazz -- whose scat singing doesn't cause the listener to squirm.)

[@joannebeauchamp1169]

Joe Pass and Ella Fitzgerald...Man! The incredible, melodic music that they made together back in ‘75 was absolutely heavenly!

[@therealzilch]

Simply wonderful. Thanks, Ella and Joe.