RIP Larry Coryell

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Larry Coryell, often known as the "Godfather of Jazz Fusion Guitar" passed away Sunday at the age of 73.

I loved his work, especially on his first album "Lady Coryell" in 1968, which opened my mind to much greater guitar possibilities than I had before imagined.

Also his work on the Herbie Mann "Memphis Underground" album released in 1968, which fused jazz and Memphis style r&b/soul.

Here is "Hold On, I'm Comin' " from that album.

 

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Awesome!!!

Who are the musicians playing on this recording? Flute? Xylophone?

I was listening to Essential Jaco Pastorius over the weekend.

 

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Awesome!!!

Who are the musicians playing on this recording? Flute? Xylophone?

I was listening to Essential Jaco Pastorius over the weekend.

Herbie Mann was a flautist

 

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Herbie Mann was a flautist

Awesome. I've heard of the name but haven't listened to him specifically.

 

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As mentioned Herbie Mann on flute.

On guitars Larry Coryell and Sonny Sharrock. (I assume Sonny was playing some of the more "out" solos on that track.)

Roy Ayers - vibes

Miroslav Vitous - electric solid-body bass

 

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As mentioned Herbie Mann on flute.

On guitars Larry Coryell and Sonny Sharrock. (I assume Sonny was playing some of the more "out" solos on that track.)

Roy Ayers - vibes

Miroslav Vitous - electric solid-body bass

Vibes, that's the instrument. Thanks.

Great musicians. Awesome.