A significant recording, as this is
Joe Pass' debut on vinyl. It was recorded while
Pass was still a patient at the Synanon Drug Center in California. Made with fellow patients,
Pass proved to be a star. It is interesting to note that
Pass played an electric solid-body rock guitar, as he did not even own a guitar at this time. His legendary chops are especially evident on "Projections" and "Hang Tough," featuring some of his cleanest playing ever recorded. His accompanists prove to be adequate, but hardly approach the genius of
Pass. A landmark recording in the history of jazz guitar.