Guests Book of Joe's Grave#9
from May 23rd, 2007 to May 22nd, 2008.
1.william jesset (May 26): Dear Joe,
Sorry I'm 3 days late for this, but it really doesn't matter, what does is I am still thinking of you , and I just now felt you here (again)teaching me more , as I'm here in China , with the guitar as my only company, using all the things you and Carol have taught me, and I still recall the time you said to Ray as I walked in the joint "NOW we can start!" .. you better belive it , man... miss you with much love
2.david edmondson (Jun. 2):
to a truly great person who still is asmiles would say something else
3.Joe Califano (Jun. 3):
What a gift his life and art is to the world. I still enjoy his music
regularly. I remember when my wife and I saw him play at the
Fairmont hotel in Dallas in June '86. It was an experience of a
lifetme. We miss you Joe
4.Luiz Martino (Jun. 8): Thank you for all, Joe!!!
5.tarciso- brasil (Jun. 17): joe pass my favourite guitarplayer
6.Jim Frejek (Jun. 19):
Joe Pass was one of my all-time favorite musicians and guitarists. We met in 1973 in Chicago when Joe began working with the great Oscar Peterson.We jammed together in Chicago and in Boston several years later.He never ceased to amaze me with his great ability and musicianship.
7.Bohumil Candra (Jun. 19):
Dear Joe,
I was just 7 years old when you left this world and I'm so sorry that I never saw you on my own eyes. Still you are my loved quitarist and your music goes to my inside. Thank you for everything!
8.Herb Schloss (Bud)-Johnstown, PA (Jun. 21):
I remember Joe Pass as a very young fellow sitting on a stool with his guitar nestled in his lap and playing favorites of the era. This was in a popular night club in Johnstown, PA. and he was still attending school. Most of his friends at the time expected him to move on to bigger challenges, and he did.
9.Brenden (Jun. 21): keep up the good work
10.tim pass(alaqua) (Jun. 28):
Probably no relation, just a fellow musician.
Great music.
11.David Hazard (Jun. 30):
Thanks so much for keeping his memory alive and the research and information is very wonderful...Thanks.
12.Michele Chiavarini (Jul. 7):
Joe Pass was an extraordinary musician and human being. He
touched millions with his immense talent and unique sensibility.
I will miss him like a dear friend and an endless source of
inspiration.
God bless
Michele Chiavarini
13.Gregory Fulginiti (Jul. 14):
Thanks for sharing your music with me and the special evening
with you and your lovely wife in Florida.
14.Dave Randall, S.C (Jul. 19): In 1984, I had the honor of lighting Joe's cigar. He was gigging in NYC...I forget the club. It may have been Fat Tuesdays. He was walking past my table with an unlit cigar. I flicked my lighter, and lit Joe's cigar. "I don't do this for my wife," I said to Joe. He replied, "I hope she doesn't smoke cigars!" He went on to play the smokingest guitar I ever saw and heard. He could tune his guitar in the middle of a killer, ninety mile an hour chord solo and make it sound like part of the tune. Another time, again in NYC, I was waiting on line at the Village Gate. I hear some coming up the stair saying "Excuse me, excuse me...." It was Joe arriving for the gig at the front door, an unimposing figure, carrying his guitar. To me Joe is the most incredible guitarist that graced this earth and is the guitarist I always measure all other guitarists against. He has influenced my guitar playing more than anyone else.
15.Mattia Giovanetti (Jul. 24): You was great Mr. Joe Pass, thank you for your music.
16.Thomas D. Leonard III (Jul. 31): Bless you, Joe. Thank you for sharing your soul with all of us.
17.Jack Jacobs (Aug. 6):
"An evening with Joe Pass" said it all for me.
What a great guitar player and a wonderful person.
Thank you very much
18.Edwin F. Lingsch Jr. (Aug. 13): I saw Joe Pass at the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco and after performing with Oscer Peterson went around all the tables shaking hands with all the people who came to hear him play.Nice to shake hands with true greateness. A wonderful guitarist with an equally great personality..An inspriration to all!I'm Quite sure he's in heaven where he definitely belongs..
19.mike watts (Aug. 17):
just to say joe to me will always be the greatest guitarist i have heard . i first saw him in ronnie scotts jazz club in london i will never forget that night
20.david edmondson (Aug. 18):
to joe your memory lives on for ever
21.Mike Villegas (Aug. 28):
I first heard of Mr. Pass in venerated whispers of fellow guitarists
as a young teenager here in Manila, the Philippines. His records
and cassettes were very hard to come by, and me and my friends
would search the newsstands for second hand guitar magazines
that featured the wonderful playing of this jazz giant. Always
with one foot in the blues, his lines never sounded too distant,
too unfriendly, or too self-centered. To this day I think of his
effortless grace when I play, and it keeps me humble and
grateful that the Lord saw me fit to witness this man's gift
during my lifetime. God bless and keep you, Mr. Pass. Thank
you so much.
22.Leslie R. Pierce (Sep. 2): As a guitarist myself, I had heard the name of Joe Pass for many years, but have only recently began looking, and listening, to the life and music of the man. I am sorry that I waited so long. What a talent. So tasteful a player, and such a great understanding of the instrument, and what should be done with it. Where does it all go, afterwords, I wonder?
23.Jim Kipler (Sep. 15): I am a guitarist from Buffalo, New York. In the late sixties, I was living in Southern California. I got a Local 47 Musician's Union directory and called Joe Pass, thinking I won't have much luck, hooking up with him for lessons. To my surprise, Joe said, "Yeah, come over. " He was living in Van Nuys, California. I took my lessons in his garage. He was such a nice guy and great player, I'll never forget the experience. I miss him terribly. God bless Joe Pass.
24.Harry R Fraser (Oct. 5): I miss you Joe. I will never forget you.
25.Valentin Atanasiu (Oct. 6):
Forever in love with your music!
26.Danny Vincent (Oct. 8): Great site for great player! Thanks
27.Debby Delpopolo (Oct. 18):
Thank you so much for working so hard on this memorial page. Joe was my uncle, he and my father are cousins but grew up together as brothers. Uncle Joe was very modest about his talent but I know he would be impressed with this site! Thank you again, Debby Delpopolo
28.TAKIS ANAGNOSTOPOULOS (Oct. 28): LISTENING TO YOUR FIRST VIRTUOSO ALBUM MADE ME TO LOVE JAZZ GUITAR .SINCE THEN YOU WERE A GREAT INFLUENCE.ONE OF THE GREATEST OF ALL TIMES.YOU WILL LIVE FOREVER IN OUR MEMORIES AND OUR HEARTS JOE.
29.David Snow (Nov. 1):
I enjoyed playing with you Joe. It was an honor to know you and I
wish I 'd have spent more time with you..you are missed and your
contributions to the language of Jazz guitar will never be
forgotten...
Thank You
30.Stephen Rowe (Nov. 4): I love your style Joe. It shows how much you loved life. God bless you and thank you for a life dedicated to music.
31.Eric (Nov. 9): Joe lives on everyday somewhere he is touching someone in this world.
Peace
32.Tino Gonzales (Nov 12): The sound of your guitar playing will always humble me along with an ever lasting inspiration of Joy!
33.Greg Burnham (Nov. 15): My memory of seeing Joe Pass with Ella and the Count Basie band in Miami is seered in my memory. I love Jazz and some of the happiest moments I've had were seeing and hearing the great Jazz artists during the latter stages of their lives.Joe played at a club called the Checkmate Lounge in Miami,FL many times. I saw him there at least 15 times! For a neophyte in jazz the ability and opportunity to see the masters in person will always stay with me. Long live the memory of Joe Pass!
34.Manfred Yak (Nov .20): God bless you, Thanks for sharing great piece of jazz music to us..
35.Michael Friese (Nov. 22): Living in Germany I presumably do not have the opportunity to visit Joes grave. How nicely that I may thank in this manner one of the best jazz musicians for the big joy which he has brought with his music in my life. He was and will always be my mentor, even without the pleasure to meet this wonderful artist.
36.Andrew Dykeman (Nov. 26): I first met and heard Joe at the Musicians Institute back in 1985. I remember other students saying "Oh my God, do you know who that is?" as we passed him in the halls. I didn't at the time but did some research and began to realize what a influential jazz icon he really was. I've been a devout fan ever since. I met him once or twice in a jazz master class and he was a real gentlemen and genuine nice guy.
37.Art Kalahiki (Dec 6):
Mahalo for sharing your wonderful music with the world. You are the greatest...
38.ngel jackson (Dec. 6):
Joe
thank you so much for your beautiful gutar playing.you brought a lot of happiness to so many people
39.Guy Ross (De.c 9):
Dear Joe, I first heard of you circa 2001 from a jazz man I worked
with for many years here on the California coast, so obviously we
never met. You are an inspiration to me. Rest in peace brother. May
God bless you always and forever.
40.Tom Bosco (Dec 10): At 65 years of age you continue to be my inspiration and motivation to play.
Thank you for giving so much.
41.Odis Ellison (Dec. 19):
Joe, You've given us all a little bit of Heaven. Thank you, so very much.
42.anthony rizzo (Dec. 24): Hey Joe,,we meet three times. the last time was at the Italian Bistro. You were there with you mom and aunt. You were in the corner during your break and I went back to talk.
I was sorry to hear about this great loss to the guitar community. Yet Joe's talent and lives on.
I know it must of been really hard for Joe to survive in the music business..but he made it to the top. An example of dedication and perservance.
I hope to visit Joe at his grave site.
43.Michel Boulet (Dec. 30): Joe was my all times favorite guitarist. I had the great pleasure to meet him and chat a little one time he played in Montreal.
Thanks for this website.
44.tony marino (Dec.31): I saw joe live in late 1993. a small club in rockland NY called THE PIERMOUNT, I"M sorry i didnt shake his hand. THANKS
45.j Nolan (Jan. 1):
thanks for the inspiration and sounds.
46.Paul Anderson (Jan. 2):
I remember Joe giving a seminar during the early 80's at Humber College in Toronto.
I was in awe. I recall him saying when asked by one of the students,
"Do you know such and such a song?"
Joe replied
"I know every song, but this is not a concert"
Joe did in fact play parts of many jazz standards showing us his unique improvisational genius at work.
I still smile to myself when reminiscing.
Lately I have pulled out an Old Chord Solo book I have had for many years,trying to master Joe's voicings on "Misty"
We miss you Joe
Thank you Sir for all that you have given
47.terry osmond (Jan. 11): you have given the world so much, thank you.
we owe you a debt that cannot be expressed.
48.Holger Hrasky (Jan. 15): he wars one of the greatest. His music is in our hearts for ever.
49.Steve Draper (Jan. 25):
I cant believe I have only just got to listen to Joe's amazing music. As a guitar player myself he has become a god like figure to me. I have just found his recordings with Oscar Peterson and NHOP, both of which are truly missed also. Thanks for so much pleasure Joe. Look forward to meeting you one day, but not for a while.
50.Raimond Surquin (Jan. 30):
Joe,i want to thank you for being so inspirational.
51.marcel knecht (Feb. 3):
remembering Joe Pass,as his name and music came up last night in a little village of Nuevo leon, Mexico. Enrique started to play Misty and then announced to me that Joe had died some years ago....this is 2008 and for me Joe was still alive...and come to think of it,he is!
52.Will Sugg (Feb. 8): I just ordered the hot licks video, was blown away, then watched some youtube stuff and now am beyond blown away. Many thanks Joe, I look forward to learning and keeping it alive as I explore your recordings and dabble in the teachings.
Love,
Willie
53.Steve Streitz (Feb. 10): I never really heard the guitar until I listened to Joe. A phenominal talent that will always be remembered. One of a kind...
Thanks, Joe.
54.Horacio Julian Jaureguiber (Feb. 24): El mejor sonido en la guitarra que eh escuchado. Tus melodias me aclaran el alma y la mente, y me ayudan a estudiar y en tiempos dif?iles (Feb.28 I couldn't convert some Spanish words to English, so if you want to fix them, please let me know / Tabo)
55.Ben Barron (Feb. 24):
I saw joe play when I was 12 or 13.(1973)his influence on me as a musician was burned into me.I will never forget him and continue to expose him to younger players.Who did not get to see this musical wizard live!
56.Guram Inakavadze (Feb. 24): I could not believe my ears when I listened to you first time
My heart cannot believe, you are not here
57.roberto (Feb. 28): i'll never forget you
58.Fermin Flores (Feb. 29):
Thanks for the contibutions you made to guitar afficionados all aover the world...
59.Tim Robinson (Mar. 10):
Dear Joe
I wish that I could've met you, but I promise to carry your legacy with me for life. I know you're enjoying playing jazz in heaven.
R.I.P.
60.Roderick Alfred (Mar. 12): Joe...Your music & your art continues to inspire long after you have passed over to the other side. I wil always remember those Masters Work Shops you gave @ GIT & the brief discussions you would have with we students. You were always so approachable & gracious in giving of your time.
You were truly a master of the guitar & your place in the music world is secure for all time.
Aloha ke Akua...
61.Melvin Williams (Mar. 14):
You and your playing are still enjoyed to this day, even though you aren't here in the flesh, your still here in spirit. May God Bless You Always and Forever.
RIP Joe Pass. Your are loved and missed!
62.Helen Delpopolo (Mar. 15): I miss you uncle joe you'll always been our hearts
63.Ismael M. Wylie (Mar. 18):
Joe, I wish I had the chance to meet you. I am
from San Antonio, Texas. You really changed
my way of thinking when it comes to making
music...I am a better guitarist for it. Without
your gift of music to me, I wouldn't be the
guitarist I am today. Thank you for sharing your
talent with the world. Heaven is richer now that
you are there. God bless you.
64.Kostas Gus (Mar. 26): I heard your music Joe when I just got married. Since then, 18 years know you are a friend & a part of our family throu the good & bad times of life. We still have you in our hearts as a lovin & kind person. Your friend forever from Greece.
65.Michael Stephen Blake (Mar. 26): What can I say..Joe has changed my guitar playing life. I have been playing guitar for 20 years, mostly blues and rock style. One day I was on YouTube on my computer and I watched a Joe Pass video, I fell head over heels and now Jazz is the style I play, he was a FANTASTIC player..I wish I could have seen him in person..God Bless You Joe..R.I.P
66.Christopher Mitchell (Apr. 2):
I take guitar lessons from joe pass's favorite accompanist, john
pisano. its truly amzing to take lessons from someone who has
spent so much time with joe pass. i have learned so much about
the man, his philosophies of soloing, he has had a great impact on
my life.
67.jos (Apr. 17): thanks Joe
i've learned a lot from you and your nice recordings.
I'm always greatful for your sound;it takes place in my heart forever
68.christopher coleman (Apr. 18): Jazz Alley never has been the same when I learned you'd never be back, Joe; we were blessed to have the oppertunity to listen to you a few times in Seattle; your fire and devotion will always move me we miss you;
69.George Wilkins (Apr. 28):
Joe is the best guitarist I have ever heard. His music lives on. I heard that the angels are now into Solo Jazz Guitar.
70.Giorgio Dabizzi (May 2):
...I love Joe Pass. He was great. He is great!
71.Angel Gabriel (May 4):
I am from Greece (Athens). I am a guitar player. Joe is not ded. He leaves in every jazz guitarist hart. He leaves in every jazz musician's mind.(forgive my awful English)
72.JP (May 5):
It was a delight to really discover this man in my mid forties. Unfortunately he had been dead for about 5 years. I, a guitar player since 70 should have found him earlier but didn't. Imagine my surprize. What a nice person this guy was. Thanks Joe! Maybe someday I'll be half the player you were.
73.Ernest (May 5):
The reason why I play jazz guitar today. A true inspiration for many generations to come!
74.Jeff McGlone (May 10):
Hello Guitar Players, We all still miss the greatest Guitarist of all time, Joe Pass! He could do it all. I was taking lessons in 1979 from Kirk Likes in Phoenix and he told me that Joe was the best in the world. I miss you Joe and your music from "Catch Me" to "Virtuoso."
75.dean robinson (May 12):
I'll never forget hearing you at Donte's.
seemingly a lifetime ago...your artistry
touched so many, Joe... as long as music lives...
you will live.
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