Charlie Christian
Charlie Christian
Artist Information
Genres: Big Band, Bop, Swing, Jazz Instrument, Guitar Jazz
Active: 30's, 40's
Born: July 29, 1916 in Dallas, TX
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Biography
It can be said without exaggeration that virtually every jazz guitarist that emerged during 1940-65 sounded like a relative of Charlie Christian. The first important electric guitarist, Christian played his instrument with the fluidity, confidence, and swing of a saxophonist.
Discography
Release: February 24, 2009
Label: Fuel 2000
Release: November 11, 2008
Label: BD Jazz