Sonny Sharrock

Sonny Sharrock was an American jazz guitarist known for bringing a raw, electric energy to free jazz and avant-garde contexts. His playing often mixed aggressive, feedback-tinged textures with moments of clear, emotive phrasing, expanding the guitar's role in improvised music. He recorded and performed under his own name and in collaborative settings, and his approach is noted for bridging elements of jazz, rock, and experimental sound.