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It's also interesting that his break down of how he simplifies tunes is very similar to Barry Harris's approach.
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08-28-2019 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Tal_175
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Wow. Just wonderful!
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Originally Posted by Jazzstdnt
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Originally Posted by lawson-stone
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I've watched this video a few times over the years. One thing that stuck with me is Joe's talk about how he and Oscar Peterson had the same harmonic sense that came from the music they heard growing up. I think he also mentions how influential the Nat Cole Trio was.
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I think this is the video where as he leaves the venue he walks through a group of fans - 'Aah, guitarists - I like guitarists...remember what I said guys, play tunes, always play tunes, that's how you get the girls...'
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Originally Posted by dot75
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Originally Posted by lawson-stone
Last edited by Tal_175; 09-08-2019 at 06:59 AM.
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Originally Posted by wintermoon
Left hand thumb is always placed text-book correctly for modern non-classical style, maybe even for classical. No hooking over the neck, for example (not that it's wrong, he just never seems to do it). Always seems to be playing notes easily in the 5-6 fret zone where his hand is. Shifts position rather than stretching or reaching (typically that is, of course, exceptions exist). Seems always to know the notes right under his fingers, knows his chord shapes but doesn't really seem to be stuck on them. They are references not boundaries. Very, very strong hammer/slur technique that almost sounds like picking.
All this impresses me somehow. I love watching Joe play almost as much as I love listening. He really makes it look like the guitar is an extension of himself. No gyrating, grimacing (okay, not much grimacing), doesn't seem in pain, no "what's that smell" expression. No "I practiced hours every day in hard-core dedication to be able to do this" vibe. Hard to see any real technical limit to his ability to express his ideas on the guitar.
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Thanks for sharing! Amazing video! "Don't ask about modes". Made my day! ... maybe my life!
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Beautiful! Will have to give this my full attention when I have a chance.
I like what he says at the 13:30 mark..."I don't like to rehearse." With Oscar Peterson he only rehearsed TWICE...
Man, that says a lot about the talent of those guys.
He has also been quoted as saying he doesn't like to practice...he would start out playing some scales and songs, and then pick up the paper and sit on the couch and read. The article actually referred to him as a couch potato. Wish I could find his couch...
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Originally Posted by Doctor Jeff
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Does anyone happen to know why Gibson never put that guitar into production as their "Joe Pass" model?? I just love it. Can't believe it wouldn't be a big seller. Even in today's market.
Last edited by Bob P.; 08-29-2019 at 10:52 PM.
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Originally Posted by lawson-stone
I wish Troy Grady had been around to film his technique.
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Originally Posted by Bob P.
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Originally Posted by Tal_175
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Originally Posted by mr. beaumont
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I am not sure of this and I'm not about to go look, but I think I recall that there was an issue of Just Jazz Guitar in which Joe Pass was playing in Europe, maybe Germany, and had occasion to use a Heritage Sweet 16. It was just after that when Gibson made him a (relatively) thin ES175 with the pickup near the neck.
So this, at the moment, is unsubstantiated recollection; take it for what it's worth.
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Never heard Joe scat-singing before! (1:03:30). Interesting that he espouses the ‘You should be able to sing/hear what you play’ approach.
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Originally Posted by grahambop
Joe stopped a student mid solo & asked him to sing the phrase he'd just played, when he couldn't - & couldn't play it again either, let alone play the line up and down the neck he was politely asked if he was playing the guitar or was the guitar playing him. He makes a similar point during the Q&A at the end of this video.
*My introduction to MT was hearing him supporting JP at the Union Chapel in London years ago - they played some duets at the end which I'm listening to with my coffee as I type...way to start the day.
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I think JP's custom ES 175 had a thin neck (not narrow). His original ES 175 was one of those early 60's (62-64 I think) very thin profile models. Unlike most people he liked it. I also find thin necks comfortable and fast.
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Originally Posted by grahambop
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Joe Pass was amazing, no doubt about it! He's also one of my biggest regrets as well, as I regret I never saw him in person!! Funny story I have about different guitar players. I was playing with a rock guitarist once and I didn't even bring up the subject of Joe Pass, he did. He told me he hated Joe Pass and he hated when people would applaud him after his solos! I thought it was strange but then when I thought about it afterwards, I chalked it up to him not understanding jazz and being a closed minded fool. Strange mofo's out there, needless to say that was the first and only time I played guitars with the guy.
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Originally Posted by Tal_175
palm muting techique
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