Joe Pass plays funk? Check out the master of mellow guitar, Joe Pass, as he takes on the only thing scarier than a broken string jazz funk!

Originally released on session legend Carol Kayes short lived California label, Gwyn Records, in 1970, the album saw Joe Pass as he explored a genre that was quickly making waves jazz funk. From album opener and title track Better Days, its immediately clear that this isnt your average Joe Pass album. As Kayes iconic Fender bass mingles with Marvin Gaye collaborator Paul Nelson Humphreys simple yet solid drumming, its impossible to mistake this for Passs earlier works. Yet his tone is as sweet and mellow as ever, with his masterful bebop soloing a welcome respite from the wahd out funk guitar playing of the time. Despite his gentle tone, the grooves are deep and rhythmic ranging from the bossa-inspired Balloons, to the lively bass-driven funk of Head Start. Of course, it wouldnt be a Joe Pass record without a solo track. Album closer Well be Together Again sees Pass alone his masterful chord-melody techniques and phrasing on full display as he manipulates tempo and time. The subtle tape hiss practically accompanies Pass until the rhythm section comes in with the quartets simple, elegant playing bringing the album to a gentle close. Whether youre on the dance floor, or in a cafe, this is one album that you absolutely must not miss. P-VINE is proud to be reissuing Joe Passs Better Days on limited edition vinyl for the first time ever!

• Limited first edition pressing
• Comes with a Japanese OBI-Strip
• First ever analog reissue
• NOTE: Album art to be updated

PLP-7900 -Artist-Joe Pass

• Internal ID: JIT
• Format: Vinyl
• Format Detail: LP Black
• Handling Note: **Please allow an additional 5 business days for this item’s shipment.**
• Genre: Jazz
• Released: 8/18/22