Most sophisticated and intelligent musician


Let's stay with not classical musicians.
It's John McLaughlin for me.
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I can live with Duke Ellington and Monk but Bjork?
In an unusual way, I could say that Steve Roach and Jorge Reyes especially when playing together( Suspended Memories, Vine,Bark&Spore ) are quite intelligent. Great ambient/tribal music.
Did I miss Mingus in there somewhere? Votes also for Metheny, Costello, and how about Radiohead's Johnny Greenwood (not film score Greenwood, since he's classical!)?