Also known as John "Smokin" Tropea
American musician
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Tropea began guitar studies at the age of 12. His musical education continued at Berklee College of Music[3] in Boston, where he studied jazz guitar, harmony, musical composition, and big band arranging. After arriving in Boston, Tropea began playing jazz and R&B with local bands, including The Three Degrees. He was influenced by Wes Montgomery, Johnny Smith, Luiz Bonfá, Pat Martino, and George Benson. Among his mentors were Hammond B3 organ players Jack McDuff and Jimmy Smith. <a href="https://
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· 1996 · cited 200,574x
· 2021 · cited 41,691x
· 2000 · cited 36,351x
· 2007 · cited 34,324x
· 1992 · cited 28,849x
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