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Bob Holz: Honoring Larry Coryell

by Glenn Astarita
November 15, 2025

The late Larry Coryell, widely hailed as the godfather of jazz fusion, devoted decades to blending jazz improvisation with rock vitality. His influence on guitar technique still cuts across generations. Drummer and bandleader Bob Holz, a prominent West Coast fusion figure, pays homage through these two vibrant 2015 live sessions. Rather than a static relic, the album engages Coryell's spirit in fresh conversation, delivered by an ensemble intent on pushing forward rather than polishing a tombstone. Coryell's bold ...