Larry Coryell was a prominent American jazz guitarist known for his innovative approach to jazz fusion and his pioneering role in the development of jazz-rock fusion. Born in Galveston, Texas in 1943, Coryell began playing guitar as a teenager and quickly developed a distinctive style that blended elements of jazz, blues, rock, and classical music. Throughout his career, he recorded and performed with some of the biggest names in jazz, including Chick Corea, John McLaughlin, and Wayne Shorter. Coryell’s contributions to the genre helped to expand the musical boundaries of jazz and inspired countless musicians and guitarists.
