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Hungarian guitarist Gábor Szabó is, in some respects, a forefather of jazz fusion. In the mid-1960s, his rhythmic guitar style, avant-garde feel and smart interpretations of pop-rock hits paved the way for sophisticated rock experimentation by young jazz guitarists. In most cases, his interpretations of hit songs produced a more interesting listen.
Szabó left Budapest when he was 20, in 1956, after the Hungarian Uprising. The revolution was an attempt to rid the country of a Soviet puppet government, an event that lasted 12 days before Soviet tanks and troops rolled in to crush the rebellion.
Settling in California, Szabó attended Berklee College of music from 1958 to 1960. The following year he began playing with
Szabó left Budapest when he was 20, in 1956, after the Hungarian Uprising. The revolution was an attempt to rid the country of a Soviet puppet government, an event that lasted 12 days before Soviet tanks and troops rolled in to crush the rebellion.
Settling in California, Szabó attended Berklee College of music from 1958 to 1960. The following year he began playing with
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