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Joe Pass |
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Name: Joe Pass
| Nee: |
Joseph Anthony Passalaqua |
| Born: |
13 Jan 1929 |
| Died: |
23 May 1994 |
| Origin: |
New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States |
| Instruments: |
Guitar |
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| Joe Pass was a virtuoso jazz guitarist. One of the greatest solo jazz artists of all time, Joe Pass also ranks as one of the great guitarists of all time not only for his knowledge of the instrument and technical ability, but his ability to compose and improvise.
His early days were spent playing with bands fronted by greats such as Tony Pastor (bandleader) and Charlie Barnet, honing his guitar skills and learning the music business. Unfortunately, Joe Pass picked up some bad habits from the other jazz musicians, and quickly fell victim to a long stint of drug abuse. |
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