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Joe Pass

1929–1994New Brunswick, NJItalian American descendantHistoric
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Why Included

Virtuoso jazz guitarist; solo guitar innovations; born Joseph Anthony Jacobi Passalaqua

Biography

Grammy Award winner; Guitar Player Hall of Fame; Virtuoso series defined solo jazz guitar

Notable For

  • Virtuoso jazz guitarist
  • solo guitar innovations
  • born Joseph Anthony Jacobi Passalaqua

Honors & Recognition

  • Grammy Award winner
  • Guitar Player Hall of Fame
  • Virtuoso series defined solo jazz guitar
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Quick Facts

Field
Music
Specialty
Jazz Guitar
Years
1929–1994
Birth Place
New Brunswick, NJ
Origin
Italian American descendant
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