Name: For Django
Brand: Joe Pass

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

3538222

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Black

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Format detail

180 Gram Vinyl. Deluxe Packaging. All Analog Mastering.

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2022-02-04

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Universal

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Standard:20

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0602435382227

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

Artist

Joe Pass

Genre GB

Jazz

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Blue Note

Blue Note is a record label that has made a significant impact in the jazz genre. Founded in 1939 by Alfred Lion and Max Margulis, Blue Note focused on traditional jazz and swing recordings, producing timeless classics. In the 1950s, it became one of the first labels to feature bop musicians. After being acquired by *Universal Music Group* in 1965, Blue Note expanded its repertoire to include more commercially-oriented music like jazz-fusion. Throughout the years, Blue Note underwent various changes in ownership and reissue programs but continued to release new recordings and previously unreleased material.

In 1982, Blue Note catalog reissues began appearing on *United Artists Records*, which was owned by Michael Cuscuna who oversaw the UA-era reissue program. The label was later relaunched as part of *Capitol-EMI's* subsidiary *Manhattan Records* in 1985. It was during this time that Blue Note released key albums from its history and introduced previously unissued material.

In 1989, Blue Note became the division under which all of Capitol-EMI's jazz activities were organized. However, two years later, *Manhattan Records* was revived for smooth jazz and pop-jazz releases while Blue Note continued to thrive as a prominent label within Capitol-EMI's roster.

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.

Joe Pass’ For Django, recorded for Pacific Jazz in 1964, has long been considered a classic of the jazz guitar repertoire with Pass paying tribute to Django Reinhardt without in any way attempting to emulate him. Rather, Pass honours Django using his own masterful guitar style joined by fellow guitarist John Pisano as well as bassist Jim Hughart and drummer Colin Bailey. Highlights in this program of tunes either composed by or associated with Django include “Rosetta,” “Nuages,” and “Fleur D’ Ennui.”.

Blue Note Records’ Tone Poet Audiophile Vinyl Reissue Series is produced by Joe Harley and features all-analog, mastered-from-the-original-master-tapes, 180g audiophile vinyl reissues in deluxe packaging. Mastering is by Kevin Gray (Cohearent Audio) and vinyl is manufactured at Record Technology Incorporated (RTI). 

For Django

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