Blues for Fred is a 1988 (see 1988 in music) album by American jazz guitarist Joe Pass. It was recorded as a tribute to singer and dancer Fred Astaire, who had died the previous year.
After numerous recordings produced by Norman Granz (who had sold Pablo to Fantasy Records in 1987), this is Pass' first with new producer Eric Miller.
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