Name: Behind Better Days
Brand: Joe Pass

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

PLP-8052

Colour

Black

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2024-02-09

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Lasgo

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

4995879080528

Total Cap

Black LP

Artist

Joe Pass

Genre GB

Jazz

Label GB

P-Vine

American jazz guitarist of Sicilian descent, Joe Pass was born on January 13, 1929 in New Brunswick, New Jersey. He began his musical journey at the age of 14 and went on to become one of the greatest jazz guitarists. Overcoming a long battle with drug addiction, Pass established himself as a brilliant improviser known for his fluent single note lines influenced by bop, sophisticated harmonic sense, and rhythmic drive. In the 1970s, he adopted a fingerstyle approach to playing and recorded several solo performances. Pass collaborated with legendary jazz artists including Count Basie, Benny Carter, Zoot Sims, Milt Jackson, Duke Ellington and notably Ella Fitzgerald.

Pass's contributions to jazz were recognized by Ibanez who produced a 'Joe Pass' edition in their archtop jazz guitar range. Epiphone also manufactured a 'Joe Pass' version of their 'Emperor' jazz guitar in honor of his talent and influence.

Similar artists who share Pass's passion for jazz include Wes Montgomery, Jim Hall, Pat Martino, Tal Farlow, Barney Kessel and many others.

P-Vine is a Japanese label that was established in 1975 by Yasufumi Higurashi and Akira Kochi in Tokyo, Japan. Originally specializing in blues, the label has since expanded to cover a wider range of music genres including jazz, latin music, funk, j-pop, and garage punk.

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Originally bonus tracks of the reissue CD from P-VINE released in 2002 taken from outtake sessions in recording of "Better Days" in 1971 and now for the first time on vinyl. Better Days was recorded in 1971 by renowned jazz guitarist Joe Pass with a group of talented West Coast musicians, and was highly acclaimed by listeners of jazz guitar, acid jazz, and soul. There is a rare studio session recorded at the same time with Carol Kaye on bass and Paul Humphrey on drums, who also participated in "Better Days".　 For Joe Pass, whose guitar playing is sharp and incisive, the simplicity of a trio was the perfect way for him to express his skills and talent as a guitarist. These sessions were previously only included as bonus tracks on P-VINE's CD release "Better Days," but this is the first time they have been released on vinyl.

A1. The Preacher [Horace Silver] A2. Bass Blues [Carol Kaye &amp; Joe Pass] A3. Flying Down to Baja [Carol Kaye] A4. My Bonnie [Traditional] B1. Love Is [Carol Kaye] B2. In the City [Carol Kaye] B3. Slick Cat [Paul Humphrey] B4. Better Days (Alternate Take) [J. J. Johnson]

Behind Better Days

Music GB

Discover Behind Better Days by Joe Pass. Originally bonus tracks from the reissue CD, now available on vinyl. Recorded in 1971 with talented West Coast musicians. Label: P-Vine.