Virtuoso No. 3
# Virtuoso No. 3

Virtuoso No. 3 is a 1977 album by American jazz guitarist Joe Pass. It was re-issued in 1992 on CD by Original Jazz Classics.

Virtuoso No. 3 differs from Virtuoso and Virtuoso No. 2 in that it contains all original material instead of jazz standards. The track "Paco de Lucia" is named after the noted flamenco composer and guitarist.

## Reception

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
| - | - |
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic | |
| The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide | |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | |

In his Allmusic review, critic Scott Yanow wrote "There are more ballads than usual in a Pass solo showcase, but there is enough variety to hold one's interest..."

## Track listing

All songs by Joe Pass.

* "Off Beat" – 4:47
* "Trinidad" – 6:11
* "Nina's Blues" – 5:15
* "Sevenths" – 4:12
* "Ninths" – 5:21
* "Dissonance, No. 1" – 1:53
* "Minor Detail" – 6:01
* "Paco de Lucia" – 5:52
* "Sultry" – 4:25
* "Passanova" – 4:29
* "Pasta Blues" – 4:36
* "Dissonance, No. 2" – 3:04

## Personnel

* Joe Pass - guitar
* Norman Granz – producer
* Val Valentin – engineer
