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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
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Joe Pass Italian?
Yes — Joe Pass is of Italian heritage. Virtuoso jazz guitarist; solo guitar innovations; born Joseph Anthony Jacobi Passalaqua
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Quick Facts
- Field
- Music
- Specialty
- Jazz Guitar
- Years
- 1929–1994
- Birth Place
- New Brunswick, NJ
- Origin
- Italian American descendant
- Ancestry Verification
- Draft — Pending ReviewNeeds Review
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