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Charles Henry Christian (July 29, 1916 – March 2, 1942) was an American swing and jazz guitarist. He was among the first electric guitarists and was a key figure in the development of bebop and cool jazz. He gained national exposure as a member of the Benny Goodman Sextet and Orchestra from August 1939 to June 1941.
May 14, 2024 · Charlie Christian (born July 29, 1916, Bonham, Texas, U.S.—died March 2, 1942, New York, New York) was an American jazz guitarist who was one of the first to produce improvised masterpieces using electrically amplified equipment.
Nov 4, 2009 · On 12 May 1941 Charlie played Swing to Bop (also known as Topsy) at Mintons, with Joe Guy on trumpet, Kenny Kersey on piano, Nick Fenton on bass and Kenny Clarke on drums.
Jul 26, 2016 · KEVIN WHITEHEAD, BYLINE: Charlie Christian was the single-greatest influence on the signature 20th century instrument, the electric guitar, even though he died at age 25 and did all his recording...
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The official site of the legendary jazz guitarist, CHARLIE CHRISTIAN: Comprehensive and detailed Solography and complete Discography of Charlie Christian's recorded legacy; Photo Gallery with all known photographs of the legendary jazz guitarist; Solo Transcriptions with Comments & Analyses; Comprehensive and detailed Bibliographies; CD / Book ...
Charlie Christian. Pioneering jazz guitarist who was an innovator on the electric guitar and developed a style that anticipated bebop. Read Full Biography.
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