Unprotected, vulnerable, exposed....

[Doc Rock]

Imagine being out there, on a chair, on a stage, on TV (the BBC no less) with Oscar Peterson introducing you, then having to play something like this with absolutely NO protection from effects, other band members, pedals, etc - nothing. Just you, on your lonesome, out there where there is no hiding...

Then play at this level of expertise, taste, and pure magic....

Here, for your enjoyment, is Joe Pass playing "Ain't Misbehavin'"....

 

[SJB]

Ah, but the man trusted himself and his abilities, he knew he could do it… like walking…. And breathing… and he was fortified by the realization that on his worst day he was an absolute badass.

 

[GitGuy513]

How I wish I would have paid more attention to players like Joe Pass when I was young and first learning to play. So gooood…

 

[nicolasrivera]

Imagine being out there, on a chair, on a stage, on TV (the BBC no less) with Oscar Peterson introducing you, then having to play something like this with absolutely NO protection from effects, other band members, pedals, etc - nothing. Just you, on your lonesome, out there where there is no hiding...

Then play at this level of expertise, taste, and pure magic....

Here, for your enjoyment, is Joe Pass playing "Ain't Misbehavin'"....

I know what you mean, but Joe was a true master at that point in time. He was on top of his game. He never needed any FXs.

 

[AtomicJeff]

How I wish I would have paid more attention to players like Joe Pass when I was young and first learning to play.

Man, you are so right.......me too.