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An Intimate Summit of Two Jazz Giants: Joe Pass & Red Mitchell’s “Finally: Live in Stockholm”
There’s a special kind of magic that happens when two master jazz musicians engage in a pure, stripped-down dialogue. The album “Finally: Live in Stockholm” is a perfect example, capturing a brilliant live performance from the legendary guitarist Joe Pass and the equally esteemed bassist Red Mitchell. We are looking at this intimate recording, likely a CD reissue, with the catalog number 314512603-2.
This album pairs two absolute giants of their respective instruments. Joe Pass is revered as one of the greatest jazz guitarists of all time, a master of chord-melody playing and seemingly effortless improvisation. Red Mitchell was a bassist’s bassist, known for his beautiful tone, melodic invention, and rock-solid timekeeping (often using his signature cello-like fifths tuning).
“Finally: Live in Stockholm” is exactly what the pairing promises: a warm, swinging, and deeply conversational performance. Recorded live, the album captures the spontaneity and intimate interplay between these two masters. The music is likely a collection of standards, providing the perfect framework for Pass’s intricate guitar work and Mitchell’s supportive yet inventive bass lines to weave around each other.
This is jazz in one of its purest forms. Without drums or piano, the focus is entirely on the harmonic and rhythmic dialogue between guitar and bass. It’s a masterclass in listening, improvisation, and mutual respect. For any fan of Joe Pass, Red Mitchell, or the art of the jazz duet, this live recording is an essential and rewarding experience. You can find this album on our website.