Larry Coryell
American guitarist (1943-2017) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 73
Larry Coryell was an American jazz guitarist, widely considered the "godfather of fusion". Alongside Gábor Szabó, he was a pioneer in melding jazz, country and rock music. Coryell was also a music teacher and a writer, penning a monthly column for Guitar Player magazine from 1977 to 1989.
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Bob Moses Bandmate in The Free Spirits
Jim Pepper Bandmate in The Free Spirits
Art Farmer Duets: September Ballads (1988)
Mark Murphy Duets: September Ballads (1988)
Steve Khan Produced Two for the Road
Emily Remler Duets: Together (1985)- Bob Thiele Produced Barefoot Boy (1971)
- Michael Cuscuna Produced Comin' Home (1984)
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He collaborated with a number of other high-profile musicians, including Miles Davis, John McLaughlin, Chick Corea, Charles Mingus, Wayne Shorter, Miroslav Vitouš, Billy Cobham, Lenny White, Emily Remler, Al Di Meola, Paco de Lucía, Steve Morse and others.
