JOE PASS talks JAZZ GUITAR with CHARLES ALEXANDER - London, UK - 18th July 1986

In July 1986, JOE PASS played his annual 2-week residency at Ronnie Scott's jazz club in London, UK. During his stay, Joe took the time to sit down with broadcaster Charles Alexander to discuss his musical development, playing career, technique, and innovative approach to solo jazz guitar. 00:00 - Last night at Ronnie's 01:08 - Pacific Jazz recordings 02:05 - Gibson ES175 and Fender solid body guitars 03:57 - Joe Pass mixed string gauges 04:44 - Joe Pass 8th-note feeling 08:38 - Solo playing development and technique 12:26 - Early days and music lessons 14:22 - Pick technique and fingerstyle 15:53 - Basslines 17:28 - Rhythm sections and collaborations 19:15 - Books and teaching 26:40 - Playing Tuesday in Chicago Sound recording © Charles Alexander This is one of a number of recorded discussions Charles conducted with master jazz guitarists in the 1980s-90s. For the first time ever, these exclusive discussions are now publicly available here on JAZZ 335. Subscribe for notification of forthcoming uploads!!! Digitised from audio cassette tape to 24-bit/44.1kHz WAV using a Denon DRM-650S tape deck and Tascam Model 12 digital recorder. Copyright Disclaimer: The content used in this video is intended for educational and informational purposes only. All rights to the images and other materials used belong to their respective owners. I do not claim ownership over any third-party content used. #JoePass #JoePassInterview #jazzguitar #jazzimprovisation #jazzdocumentary #jazz #OscarPeterson #EdBickert #jazzhistory