The Improv Style of Joe Pass

Mike Godette dives into 12 iconic Joe Pass licks, offering an in-depth breakdown of the intervallic and harmonic concepts behind them, along with insights into Joe’s signature articulation techniques. Covering essential jazz progressions such as Major and Minor ii-V-I lines, the lesson also includes turnaround licks, an altered scale run, and an intervallic major lick. Additionally, some licks incorporate chord soloing—an unmistakable hallmark of Joe Pass's style. Each lick is meticulously analyzed in individual video explanations, running 5-6 minutes each, providing clear demonstrations and practical insights. The course includes detailed PDF transcriptions of every lick, ensuring you can follow along with ease and apply these timeless ideas to your playing. A perfect companion course to those looking to enhance their improvisation skills quickly.

Sub Topics

• Altered scales
• ii V I licks
• Articulations

Level

• Intermediate
• Advanced

Course Details:

• Title: The Improv Style of Joe Pass
• Instructor: Mike Godette
• Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced
• Running time: 68 minutes
• 5 Pages of PDF Included (with TAB)