Gábor Szabó (1936–1982) was a Hungarian-American guitarist renowned for blending jazz, pop, rock, and Hungarian folk music into a distinctive style. Born in Budapest, he began playing guitar at 14 and, following the 1956 Hungarian Revolution, emigrated to the U.S., studying at the Berklee College of Music. In 1961, he joined Chico Hamilton's quintet, contributing to its innovative sound. Szabó's composition "Gypsy Queen" gained fame when Carlos Santana incorporated it into "Black Magic Woman." Throughout his career, he collaborated with artists like Charles Lloyd and Lena Horne, leaving a lasting impact on the fusion of jazz and world music. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G%C3%A1bor_Szab%C3%B3?utm_source=openai))