Joy Spring (Joe Pass album)
# Joy Spring (Joe Pass album)

Joy Spring is a live album by jazz guitarist Joe Pass that was recorded in 1964 for Pacific Jazz Records, but not released until 1981 under the Blue Note label by Liberty records.

## Reception

Professional ratings :

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

Writing for Allmusic, music critic Scott Yanow wrote of the album, "The group stretches out on five standards (the renditions are 6 1/2-10 1/2 minutes apiece) but never runs out of inventive ideas. Easily recommended."

## Track listing

* "Joy Spring" (Clifford Brown) – 8:39
* "Sometime Ago" (Sergio Mihanovich) – 6:34
* "The Night Has a Thousand Eyes" (Buddy Bernier, Jerry Brainin) – 6:58
* "Relaxin' at Camarillo" (Charlie Parker) – 10:29
* "There Is No Greater Love" (Isham Jones, Marty Symes) – 9:02

## Personnel

* Joe Pass – guitar
* Mike Wofford – piano
* Jim Hughart – bass
* Colin Bailey – drums
