The Joe Pass Trio - Eximious (1982) [2000]

Joe Pass took time off from his solo guitar projects to record this excellent trio set with bassist Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen and drummer Martin Drew. Pass swings hard throughout, is consistently inventive within the bebop tradition, and indulges in close interplay with Pedersen. Together, these musicians make the wondrous seem effortless. Among the highlights are "We'll Be Together Again" (the one unaccompanied guitar showcase on the program), "Robbins Nest," "Lush Life," "Night and Day," and "Speak Low." (allmusic.com)

Tracklist:

1. A Foxy Chick And A Cool Cat [05:33]
2. Robbins Nest [04:09]
3. Lush Life [02:50]
4. Serenata [03:27]
5. Love For Sale [07:30]
6. Night And Day [05:37]
7. We'll Be Together Again [05:36]
8. Everything I Love [05:03]
9. Everyting I've Got [03:01]
10. Speak Low [05:10]

Personnel:

Joe Pass - guitar
Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen - bass
Martin Drew - drums

Recorded at Group IV Studios, Hollywood, CA, May 25 and July 5, 1982.
Remastered by Kirk Felton (Fantasy Studios, Berkley), 2000.