Background

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I was inspired to construct and analyze these chords as a result meeting and conversing with John Stowell, who I think is one of the most unique and accomplished jazz guitarists playing today. He has written a number of articles that explore many detailed and sophisticated examples of non-traditional chords and progressions, as well as other interesting and unique approaches to voicing chords. Here are a few of his articles:

"Stretcho-O-Rama," Guitar Player (June 1995, p. 149)
"Colossal Voicings," Guitar Player (February 1995, p. 154)
"Jangling Jazz Chords," Guitar Player (March 1996, p. 135)
"Souped-Up Blues," Guitar Player (January 1998, p. 134)