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Friends recalled singer using jazzy technique (4,4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

slap bass

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'jazzy technique' is the definition.
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'friends recalled singer' is the wordplay.
'friends' becomes 'pals' (pal is a kind of friend).
'recalled' says the letters should be written backwards (to recall can mean to bring something back).
'singer' becomes 'bass' (bass is a kind of singer).
'pals' back-to-front is 'slap'.
'slap'+'bass'='SLAP BASS'

'using' acts as a link.

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