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“Another guitar player who had a tremendous influence on my life was Howard Roberts ... I'd listened to a lot of Tal Farlow, Johnny Smith and Kenny Burrell, and I was certainly into those guys, but I was awestruck at the intensity and fire in Howards' guitar playing... for me, it became a roadmap.”

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Jeff Baxter, born on December 13, 1948, is a renowned guitarist known for his unique playing style and diverse musical contributions. more

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