Improvising: My Life in Music

Jazz guitar legend Larry Coryell takes an unflinching look at his life and career, recounting his musical journey from his first gigs in Washington state, his scuffling early career in New York City, his pioneering role in the jazz fusion movement, up to his current status as a world ambassador of jazz. Coryell reveals his own involvement in and eventual victory over the drug scene, and he gives his take on the musical giants he has known and performed with. Along the way he details the development of his own style and provides inspirational words for fellow musicians. A special section presents a selection of Coryell's beloved Guitar Player magazine columns.