Joe Pass

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American jazz guitarist celebrated for solo guitar technique and the 'Virtuoso' albums; acclaimed for chord-melody playing and technical mastery.

Intercontinental was recorded in 1970 at the Tonstudio in Villingen, Germany, with Eberhard Weber (double bass) and Kenny Clarke (drums. Joe Pass is an American jazz guitarist (1929–1994) known for influential solo albums and the Virtuoso series.

Two enthusiastic DeBaser reviews praise Joe Pass's technical mastery and tasteful phrasing. Intercontinental (1970) is celebrated as a quiet jazz classic with Weber and Clarke. Virtuoso 3 is lauded for its solo chord-melody brilliance and original compositions.