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“And what happened was, it's the same thing an older, more successful writer of ficition might say to a student: write about what you know. And what I knew - of course I knew jazz, but I also knew country, blues and some rock and roll. And that came out.”

Quote by Larry Coryell

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Larry Coryell, an American guitarist, was born on April 2, 1943, and passed away on February 19, 2017. Known for his unique jazz fusion style and improvisational skills, he was one of the most influential guitarists of the 20th century. more

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