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Joe Pass was an American jazz guitarist of Sicilian descent, born on January 13, 1929, in New Brunswick, New Jersey. He passed away on May 23, 1994, in Los Angeles, California. Although he began playing at the age of 14, it was not until the 1960s, after overcoming a long battle with drug addiction, that he established himself as one of the great jazz guitarists. Known for his brilliant improvisation, Pass's early recordings featured fluent, bop-influenced single note lines, sophisticated harmonic sense, and tremendous rhythmic drive. In the 1970s, he recorded several solo performances using a fingerstyle approach rather than a plectrum. In addition to leading his own groups, he collaborated with many jazz legends, including Count Basie, Benny Carter, Zoot Sims, Milt Jackson, Duke Ellington, and notably recorded four classic albums with Ella Fitzgerald. The Ibanez company produced a 'Joe Pass' edition in their archtop jazz guitar range, and later, the Epiphone company manufactured a 'Joe Pass' version of their 'Emperor' jazz guitar.

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