A guitar player friend of mine used to call me and play me these clips of incredible guitar hotness on the phone for a few seconds and then hang up. It was running joke. I finally had enough... I retaliated heavy by calling him and laying the first thirty seconds of Donna Lee from Pass/NHOP 'chops' album. Nuked him.
Playing with Joe Pass appears to be one of those rare occasions where NHØP took off his wrist watch. From what I have heard, he only did that when things got busy...
A good musician knows when NOT to play! You can see this so perfectly at those two godlike artists. They give each other the space they need, though they have this incredible amount of technical ability. 10 of 5 stars
The MELODY of "Donna Lee" was written over the changes of "Indiana", a ubiquitous pop tune of that era. Music lovers had heard it so many times they were sick of it. (Mostly quarter notes.) Bird wrote a new, more interesting and challenging melody and called it "Donna Lee". Any bebop player knows it, not all can play it at tempo. You can also sing the words and melody of "Indiana" over every chorus of "Donna Lee". This might help you comprehend and appreciate bebop, if you don't already.
I’ve heard some suggest the melody was rewritten because the musicians enjoyed soloing over the changes but the melody was copyrighted so Charlie would have to pay the original writers royalties. As for the Charlie or Miles debate, I doubt we will ever the answer though it’s fun to speculate. Miles’s writing style was vastly influenced by Parker at the time as he was only starting to find his own voice in composition. This does make speculation harder. I suspect that the melody might be a joint effort but the song was credited to Charlie since he had the bigger name at the time. Parts of the melody certainly feel very Parker esc but Miles also comes to mind a lot.
NHÖP betveen 1970-80 is so amazing. When he changed his bass and developed the fifth finger.. He is so happy everytime then when he discover what he can do that nobodyelse done befoere. And, it was with deep feeling, artistery, rythm and everything! One of jazz-musics 10 time greatest.
This is one of the greatest duos of all time! Joe Pass just seemed to have an unlimited amount of fantasy; incredible! He always manage to make music out of "accidents", and they will occure when a true improviser is at work. He always took chances in his playing and left a legacy for mannkind to enjoy, admire, study and draw inspiration from for eternity: Thank You Joe and Thank You NHØP!
As you can see at the beginning this video is from 1979 (23.07.1979), whereas Jaco's recording is from 1976. But on upright it's nevertheless a different thing, you're right...
INCREDIBLE....!! playing fast is not the point as you see.... they can play fast..the mastery is to think fast..to make sense..not just going up and down the scale...these cats have it all.
i love joes single lines at any time,but when he is getting it on with another musician of the likes of this giant,it becomes truly inspirational for me!
I am from the same country as Niels Henning Ørsted Peddersen! Haleluja! Hes the best Bassist on the planet!!! Unfortuneately he died from a heartattack a few years ago, why god, why?
Two musicians at the very top of their game. Talent that is completely off the scale and the fact that 99% of the population dosen't get it is just fine by me. My Dad (who played Jazz guitar all his life) took me to see JP at Blues Alley long ago. Probably my closest friend accompanied us and it was, and will be the finest night of my life. I'm so happy to have RUclips to relive that experience. Thanks Joe-RIP
guitarists are the happiest jazz players. ...because they have the hardest struggle to controll their instrument..... Theyre just happy that they did it....
I too wanted to sell the bass as a teenager after the first real encounter with NHØP. Funny to read in the comments that it is also similar to many today. But: Don't be discouraged, be spurred on - it makes more sense.
i got to see joe pass twice-1st at the berkeley guitar explosion in 1973 and the 2nd at the great american music hall the following year. i was amazed not only at his tehcnical brilliance and his mastery of swing but also his great use of altered dominant 7th phrases and other modernistic harmonic devices."the prez of bebop guitar!!"
Man, NHOP is just unbelievable. If someone snapped their fingers at 235 and told me a bass player could player could play Donna Lee at that tempo I would tell em to get lost.
do'nt kid yourself! He was a theory guy! He was experianced enough to know how to use it. He knew music theory inside out, upside down, and sideways. In every key you could dream up! He did his homework long before you ever heard him play!
joe pass has once again changed my life, and nhop...wow, watching these two really knocks one down a few pegs and forces one to look at thier own talent and skil, way to go for this upload!
NOHP was the Oscar Peterson of the Bass. Joe is in a category by himself. Soloing pick style is only one aspect. His chord melody solo guitar work is not to be surpassed. How he can think that fast and respond instantly is amazing. He had BIG ears, He could hear it and play it instantly. I love how he leaves space for the dialog with the bass. Such inventive ideas. Musical statements instead of just playing fast to show off.
i cant believe how good NHOP is, they play that tune faster than ive ever heard it and neither of them even blink, that is scary, and his pitch, wow!!! Dave
when nhop died the world lost a part of it's soul ! :-) if you guys want to hear so more of those 2 is good quality especialyy for the bas download chop by bmol joe pass and nhoo its crazy ive never seen such groove an solo
Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen? Why have I never heard of this person before!? That bass-playing is truly prodigious. What an incredible recording. Stunning.
I feel like its a race or competition to see who can hit the head the fastest. I play it quick but with some swing to let the melody be heard. Still totally amazing what those guys do... -Cole Alanson B-3
@benkit49 This was the second to last tune that NHOP and Joe Pass played on this night. Oscar Peterson was the frontman of this performance in Paris and took a break on this one so Pass and Pedersen could show off a little. NHOP and Pass played this beautifully. I don't see why anyone would disregard this recording because of tempo increase.
Thanks for sharing this Vic. Niels' trading is insane. It is burning and still grooving and in the pocket. Chops is one of my favorite CDs of all time. RIP Niels & Joe.
Somebody earlier seemed to think these guys were just running scales- WRONG! They are actually composing melodies as they solo, incorporating just about every scale and mode that exists. That is true jazz improvisation, and with a fluidity and sense of meter that makes it look (almost) easy! And the fact that they're doing this without a drummer (or click track) makes it even more impressive!
This is an amazing piece. And, just for everybody's information, Joe Pass read very well, that's one of the things he stressed with his students, that reading is one of the most fundamental and most important skills to have. Even in most of the books he wrote he stressed being able to sight-read well. Not attacking anybody. I just thought I would share that.
@DiatonicSoul I totally agree with you, many metal guitar players said that one of the things that made megadeth so great was that they added kind of a jazzy style. I think that studying jazz is good for every guitar player cause it is such a fine art that you can learn a lot and never stop learning. and I also love metal and jazz, as much as blues and classical.
i cant believe what this guy is doing..... i´m trying to repeat and its incredible....... PLAYING THE GREAT DONNA LEE WITH A DOUBLE STRING BASS¡¡¡¡¡¡ w0w NHOP is my own god. very pity he´s rip.
So powerful they blew the color right off the film
A guitar player friend of mine used to call me and play me these clips of incredible guitar hotness on the phone for a few seconds and then hang up. It was running joke. I finally had enough... I retaliated heavy by calling him and laying the first thirty seconds of Donna Lee from Pass/NHOP 'chops' album. Nuked him.
Playing with Joe Pass appears to be one of those rare occasions where NHØP took off his wrist watch.
From what I have heard, he only did that when things got busy...
Well I am not surprised, because if this isn't 'busy' then I'd like to see what is.
Yeah, haha! Might be true. I saw Niels stretching (together with Joe)
out before a concert in Montmartre in '82.
A good musician knows when NOT to play!
You can see this so perfectly at those two godlike artists.
They give each other the space they need, though they have this incredible amount of technical ability.
10 of 5 stars
The MELODY of "Donna Lee" was written over the changes of "Indiana", a ubiquitous pop tune of that era. Music lovers had heard it so many times they were sick of it. (Mostly quarter notes.) Bird wrote a new, more interesting and challenging melody and called it "Donna Lee". Any bebop player knows it, not all can play it at tempo. You can also sing the words and melody of "Indiana" over every chorus of "Donna Lee". This might help you comprehend and appreciate bebop, if you don't already.
Jonathan Drechsler Miles claimed that he wrote it but it's probably bullshit too high
Miles Davis did write it...I've researched it.
I’ve heard some suggest the melody was rewritten because the musicians enjoyed soloing over the changes but the melody was copyrighted so Charlie would have to pay the original writers royalties.
As for the Charlie or Miles debate, I doubt we will ever the answer though it’s fun to speculate. Miles’s writing style was vastly influenced by Parker at the time as he was only starting to find his own voice in composition. This does make speculation harder. I suspect that the melody might be a joint effort but the song was credited to Charlie since he had the bigger name at the time. Parts of the melody certainly feel very Parker esc but Miles also comes to mind a lot.
0:28-0:30 NHOP's response(the harmonic) to Joe's lick. Just beautiful interaction.
He is playing that bass so damn fast, it almost looks fake... perfect :)
+rockplay100 Its NHOP.
NHÖP betveen 1970-80 is so amazing. When he changed his bass and developed the fifth finger.. He is so happy everytime then when he discover what he can do that nobodyelse done befoere. And, it was with deep feeling, artistery, rythm and everything! One of jazz-musics 10 time greatest.
NHØP fingers are in-fucking-sane
This is one of the greatest duos of all time! Joe Pass just seemed to have an unlimited amount of fantasy; incredible! He always manage to make music out of "accidents", and they will occure when a true improviser is at work. He always took chances in his playing and left a legacy for mannkind to enjoy, admire, study and draw inspiration from for eternity: Thank You Joe and Thank You NHØP!
There will NEVER be another bassist like him.... RIP
Wow. I thought Jaco was the first to attempt Donna Lee's head on bass. For NHOP to do it first, and on upright, wow!
As you can see at the beginning this video is from 1979 (23.07.1979), whereas Jaco's recording is from 1976. But on upright it's nevertheless a different thing, you're right...
Jazz---Music of the Gods.
Wow! Amazing! I had no idea Niels was such an amazing player. These two don't even begin to break a sweat. One for my favorites.
NHØP got mad skillz. one of the great bass players of oure time. definetly when it comes to jazz
Gotta be one of the best versions of Donna Lee I've heard ! Love it!
Joe Pass just topped my list of greatest guitarists that have ever lived.
Two monster players. Mind blowing all the way. NHOP though!!
Oh my God, that bassplayer is from another planet! Jesus!!
Joe Passalacqua, Mariano Passalacqua's son, from Sicily, Italy. Great! :)
INCREDIBLE....!! playing fast is not the point as you see.... they can play fast..the mastery is to think fast..to make sense..not just going up and down the scale...these cats have it all.
i love joes single lines at any time,but when he is getting it on with another musician of the likes of this
giant,it becomes truly inspirational for me!
I've watched this video so many times and what can i say. More impossible bass play from NHØP.
I thought Stanley was the king of the double bass....until I saw this. NHOP was an amazing musician, so was Joe.........
people that don't like this are still wrapping there heads around Don't Get Around Much Anymore.
couldnt get a fast enough drummer
I am from the same country as Niels Henning Ørsted Peddersen! Haleluja! Hes the best Bassist on the planet!!! Unfortuneately he died from a heartattack a few years ago, why god, why?
Fast and musical at the same time. Amazing.
Two musicians at the very top of their game. Talent that is completely off the scale and the fact that 99% of the population dosen't get it is just fine by me. My Dad (who played Jazz guitar all his life) took me to see JP at Blues Alley long ago. Probably my closest friend accompanied us and it was, and will be the finest night of my life. I'm so happy to have RUclips to relive that experience. Thanks Joe-RIP
guitarists are the happiest jazz players.
...because they have the hardest struggle to controll their instrument.....
Theyre just happy that they did it....
I too wanted to sell the bass as a teenager after the first real encounter with NHØP. Funny to read in the comments that it is also similar to many today.
But: Don't be discouraged, be spurred on - it makes more sense.
Those 2 cats are simply.... WHOA!
Amazing unisono.....!! RIP you both. Thanx for showing what real artistry on an instrument means...Hope ya doin´well over there!
I never get tired of watching this
Best duet of the world!
I was lucky enough to see Joe in cincinnati in about '89. Hands down, the greatest I've ever seen, and I've seen a LOT. Very entertaining concert
cleanest upright playing ever
why is this video on fast-forward? lol
Awesome playing from both... it's unbelivable !!!
back in the days where talented people where the ones recognized.
Its fascinating how beautiful and melodic an upright tempo version of Donna Lee can sound.
UNTOUCHABLE!
Unbeliavable !!
i got to see joe pass twice-1st at the berkeley guitar explosion in 1973 and the 2nd at the great american music hall the following year. i was amazed not only at his tehcnical brilliance and his mastery of swing but also his great use of altered dominant 7th phrases and other modernistic harmonic devices."the prez of bebop guitar!!"
Amazing what we can share, nowadays on youtube! NHOP at such a young age and fabodizzylicious already!
it is almost ridiculous how good these guys are... literally :)
Man, NHOP is just unbelievable. If someone snapped their fingers at 235 and told me a bass player could player could play Donna Lee at that tempo I would tell em to get lost.
Il grande Oscar Peterson diceva di Niels Pedersen: "Lui non suona il basso, lui è il basso!"
Impressionante e fantastico. I grandi del jazz . Tecnica e gusto nel fraseggio abbinati insieme. Viva la grande improvvisazione jazz !!!!
I really enjoy the freedom these guys possess
Amazing!
very good!
do'nt kid yourself! He was a theory guy! He was experianced enough to know how to use it. He knew music theory inside out, upside down, and sideways. In every key you could dream up! He did his homework long before you ever heard him play!
joe pass has once again changed my life, and nhop...wow, watching these two really knocks one down a few pegs and forces one to look at thier own talent and skil, way to go for this upload!
Joe is GREAT. He swings like no other on guitar.
NOHP was the Oscar Peterson of the Bass.
Joe is in a category by himself.
Soloing pick style is only one aspect.
His chord melody solo guitar work is not to be surpassed. How he can think that fast and
respond instantly is amazing. He had BIG ears,
He could hear it and play it instantly. I love how he leaves space for the dialog with the bass. Such inventive ideas. Musical statements instead of just playing fast to show off.
Fantastic! Joe was just the greatest!
Magistral !
i cant believe how good NHOP is, they play that tune faster than ive ever heard it and neither of them even blink, that is scary, and his pitch, wow!!!
Dave
i had a longplay(old records) of "joe pass: portraits of duke ellington" but i never knew that he was incredible like in this video. Amazing.
amazing!
i hope their souls keep grooving...
this is just too awesome.
No words... Grate!
a true master of music
I saw these two -- with Oscar Peterson! -- in Dearborn, Michigan in 1979! I still haven't calmed down!
That was only a little life changing...
I just died on the inside. Of awe.
that's what I say EVERY TIME I watch them... :)
when nhop died the world lost a part of it's soul ! :-) if you guys want to hear so more of those 2 is good quality especialyy for the bas download chop by bmol joe pass and nhoo
its crazy ive never seen such groove an solo
my idol!
People who disliked this had no idea what they were hearing
Daaaaamn!!!! That was smokin!!!!
I have never in my life seen two guys smoking like that... Honeyed smoke even! RIP, Gents--miss ya.
The genious of the guitar and the genious of the bass
Insuperabile!
just gotta love 'em
Applause !!!
Quel swing, quel thème!!! Ca fait parfois de revenir à ses premiers amours!
It's just pouring out of them
Au5
SICK!!! Just SICK!!
Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen? Why have I never heard of this person before!? That bass-playing is truly prodigious. What an incredible recording. Stunning.
that was a jaw dropper!. God and Jesus didn't resign, they were well pleased!
Joe Pass ruless !!!
I feel like its a race or competition to see who can hit the head the fastest. I play it quick but with some swing to let the melody be heard. Still totally amazing what those guys do...
-Cole Alanson B-3
I miss Joe.........
@benkit49 This was the second to last tune that NHOP and Joe Pass played on this night. Oscar Peterson was the frontman of this performance in Paris and took a break on this one so Pass and Pedersen could show off a little. NHOP and Pass played this beautifully. I don't see why anyone would disregard this recording because of tempo increase.
holy crap thats awesome, man i wish i could play jazz like that!
Thanks for sharing this Vic. Niels' trading is insane. It is burning and still grooving and in the pocket. Chops is one of my favorite CDs of all time. RIP Niels & Joe.
2:31 that's one smooth cat
いつ観てもスゴイ…
there are chromatic-ish bits jazzing up the place everywhere, but it just resolves melodically in ways you`re not used to... but there is flow.
Somebody earlier seemed to think these guys were just running scales- WRONG! They are actually composing melodies as they solo, incorporating just about every scale and mode that exists. That is true jazz improvisation, and with a fluidity and sense of meter that makes it look (almost) easy! And the fact that they're doing this without a drummer (or click track) makes it even more impressive!
Amazing joe pas is AWSOMEEEE
This is an amazing piece. And, just for everybody's information, Joe Pass read very well, that's one of the things he stressed with his students, that reading is one of the most fundamental and most important skills to have. Even in most of the books he wrote he stressed being able to sight-read well. Not attacking anybody. I just thought I would share that.
Increíble, fueras de serie, maravilloso, impresionante
I am guitarist myself, Joe pass is the reason why i play, however, NHOP MAKES ME WAANA PICK UP A BASS SOO BAD! :) Truly amazing.
Impressive work
@DiatonicSoul I totally agree with you, many metal guitar players said that one of the things that made megadeth so great was that they added kind of a jazzy style. I think that studying jazz is good for every guitar player cause it is such a fine art that you can learn a lot and never stop learning. and I also love metal and jazz, as much as blues and classical.
Wonderful!!!!!!!!
man NHOP rest in peace..... very few can do it like these two....
man if you liked this video you would love their duo album "CHOPS"
i cant believe what this guy is doing..... i´m trying to repeat and its incredible....... PLAYING THE GREAT DONNA LEE WITH A DOUBLE STRING BASS¡¡¡¡¡¡ w0w NHOP is my own god. very pity he´s rip.