It's getting clearer by the second. I think the thing to do is just focus ONLY on chord tones at first. Know their locations inside and out, connecting all of Kirk's patterns. As I listen to more and more solos, it seems that the other notes are indeed just connecting notes that are just hit briefly, only to return safely back to the chord tones. Again, I think if you just find cool ways to approach and "rest" on a chord tone of the "chord of the moment," everything will sound great.
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