Joe Pass-Virtuoso (1973)

Possessing an enviable technique and a refined, ingenious instrumental style, Joe Pass is one of the most popular jazz guitarists. Born in 1929 in New Jersey, his career took off during the 1960s thanks to producer Norman Granz, who propelled him to become a leading figure on the jazz-focused label Pablo Records. Influenced by another jazz great, Django Reinhardt, Joe Pass quickly became an indispensable figure in the recordings of artists such as Milt Jackson, Oscar Peterson, Ella Fitzgerald, and Benny Carter. His unique and personal style is clearly reflected in hundreds of recordings, both as a solo artist and as a studio musician. His elegant approach and astonishing skill on the six strings were evident on albums like his essential LP "Virtuoso", released in late 1973, a recording considered a true classic in the world of jazz.