Blue Side of Jazz Tickets

Blue Side of Jazz is best known as the title of the Joe Pass Hot Licks instructional DVD, a blues-focused follow-up to Solo Jazz Guitar. Released around 1990 and later remastered, this work remains a landmark in contemporary jazz guitar pedagogy. Joe Pass, the guitarist associated with the material, passed away in 1994, so there are no current live performances under the name. While new projects with a similar phrasing have emerged (for example, the Francesca Bertazzo Organ Trio The Blue Side Of Jazz in Bologna in 2025), this page reflects the historical context and the potential for future educational or tribute performances that honor the blues-infused jazz guitar tradition.

For fans, educators, and students of jazz guitar, we’ve got you covered with reliable information about the origin of The Blue Side of Jazz, notable moments in the instructional series, and guidance on how to search for legitimate live performances or educational events that celebrate Joe Pass’s blues-oriented approach. If a contemporary act bearing a similar name appears on tour, we’ll help you verify credentials and connect you with official channels.