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Jersey Proud: Jazz guitarist Joseph Passalaqua born this day in 1929

Joseph Passalaqua, one of the greatest guitar players of all time, was born on this day, Jan. 13, 1929.

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Jan 14, 2022, 3:45 AM

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Updated 1,239 days ago

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“Joe Pass” started playing guitar when he was 9 years old. He became famous when he teamed with Ella Fitzgerald.


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