Joe Pass – Ira, George And Joe - Joe Pass Loves Gershwin

Joe Pass – Ira, George And Joe - Joe Pass Loves Gershwin

Recorded in November 1981 and released in 1982 on Pablo Today, Ira, George And Joe is jazz guitar master Joe Pass's loving tribute to the songbook of George and Ira Gershwin. Produced by legendary jazz impresario Norman Granz, the album finds Pass working in a quartet setting alongside rhythm guitarist John Pisano, bassist Jim Hughart, and drummer Shelly Manne - a rarer format for an artist best known for his acclaimed solo recordings.

Across eleven timeless Gershwin standards, Pass brings warmth and effortless swing to classics including Lady Be Good, A Foggy Day, 'S Wonderful, and Embraceable You. Recorded simply and cleanly, without unnecessary embellishment, the album lets Pass's melodic, harmonically rich guitar work take centre stage, gently reimagining familiar melodies with genuine affection rather than reinvention for its own sake.

A graceful, understated gem from one of jazz guitar's true masters, Ira, George And Joe is essential listening for fans of Joe Pass, mainstream jazz guitar, and the Great American Songbook.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Bidin' My Time – 5:02
2. How Long Has This Been Going On – 3:22
3. Soon – 3:47
4. Lady Be Good – 4:23
5. But Not For Me – 3:13
6. A Foggy Day – 2:43

Side B

1. It Ain't Necessarily So – 5:57
2. Love Is Here To Stay – 5:05
3. 'S Wonderful – 3:22
4. Nice Work If You Can Get It – 3:40
5. Embraceable You – 3:05