Joe Pass "Guitar Interludes"

Below lies an LP that has eluded my collection for years and thanks to Katonah, it has finally graced my ears. After spotting my request, he graciously provided this 320 vinyl rip for everyone to enjoy. Your generosity is greatly appreciated, Thanks Katonah!!!!

So let’s see what I can tell you about this LP. This was recorded at a bit of a crossroads in Pass’s career. His recording contract with the World Pacific label had just ended and he was spending most of his time doing session work in the studios of L.A. Pass recorded “Guitar Interludes” for the small Discovery label in 1969 in an attempt to cash in on the “now” sound of the day. Actually the album is really like two different albums on one disc. The first part is made up of different interludes of Pass unaccompanied on guitar. This is actually what he would become famous for later on his recordings for Norman Granz’s Pablo Records. The second half of the album is of Pass recording with a group of singer’s with a rather funky rhythm section backing him up. This yielded the Axelrodesque track “A Time For Us” which was featured on Dusty Fingers Volume 13 and has made “Guitar Interludes” a beatdigger classic for some time now. Although the songs with the singers may sound somewhat dated today and would probably make a jazz purist/Pass fan a touch nauseous, I think they deserve some reexamination. When taken out of the context of Pass’s career and what one would expect from the man know as “The Virtuoso”, the cuts amply hold their own against some of the critically acclaimed sunshine pop work of the time by groups such as “The 5th Dimension” or “The Association”. So let’s give “Guitar Interludes” a second chance, turn off your inner jazz snob and just enjoy the music.



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Joe Pass - guitar
Mike Melvoin - keyboards
Monty Budwig - bass
Colin Bailey - drums
Victor Feldman - percussion
Vincent Terri - rhythm guitar
Jess Ehrlich on 7 - cello
Gwen Johnson, Jim Bryant, John Bahler, Nancy Adams, Vangie Carmichael, Bob Tebow & Gene Merlino - voices
Robert C. Smale - arranger and conductor of personnel on 9-13
Del Kacher - guitar & voices
Jim Hughart - bass
Frank Severino - drums

Tracks 1-8 were recorded at Amigo Studios, L.A. on August 20, 1969. Tracks 9-13 were recorded at California Recorders, Hollywood on April 14, 1970 in L.A.· 1-6 are the first recording of Joe's unaccompanied solo playing.

Don't forget to thank Katonah for this essential contribution. I will hopefully get another post of my own up before the weekend.

Peace...................Dr. Fever