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We've transcribed some solos to demonstrate how Nico created his phrasings.

The solos were well constructed and highly elaborated, creating an unmistakable and unique style.

Once talking to Nico I asked him about inspiration and how it worked for him and where he had gotten his first ideas. Here I quote his answer: "In the beginning, when I began soloing I started out playing Jimmy Hendrix's solos. However, I found them limited, so then I sought Coltrane and Charles Parker as a reference." "