Joe Pass recorded almost exclusively for American record labels during his long career, so this 1973 studio session for MPS is a rare exception. With bassist Eberhard Weber and drummer Kenny Clare's brushwork, the legendary guitarist plays several standards, including the gently swinging takes of 'Chloe' and 'Stompin' at the Savoy'. Audiophile reissue, all analog mastering, on 180g vinyl.

• Audiophile Analogue Remastering
• Remastered by Christoph Stickel and Dirk Sommer
• MPS AAA Reforest The Legend Reissue Series
• 180 Gram Audiophile Vinyl
• Pressed at Optimal Media in Germany
• Gatefold Cover

Joe Pass recorded almost exclusively for American record labels during his long career, so this 1973 studio date for BASF is a rare exception. With bassist Eberhard Weber and drummer Kenny Clare's brushwork, the legendary guitarist plays a half dozen or so standards, including gently swinging takes of "Chloe" and "Stompin' at the Savoy," a soft arrangement of Jobim's Meditation," and a very lively version of "I Love You" (also featuring solos by his rhythm section). He also improvises the tasty "Joe's Blue's," plays a light samba written by the session's recording director ("El Gento"), puts some life into the normally tame 1960s pop hit "Ode to Billie Joe" by playing it in a Latin groove, and concludes with the very familiar standard from the Count Basie songbook, "Lil' Darlin'," which he must have performed hundreds of times during his career. While his playing is rather reserved compared to his later extensive recordings for Pablo, fans of Joe Pass who listen to this set won't be disappointed. - Ken Dryden, All Music

Track Listing:

01. Chloe
02. Meditation
03. I Cover The Waterfront
04. I Love You
05. Stompin' At The Savoy
06. Watch What Happens
07. Joe's Blues
08. El Gento
09. Ode To Billy Joe
10. Lil' Darlin'

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