Charlie Christian

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Born
29 July 1916
Born In
Bonham, Fannin County, Texas, United States
Died
2 March 1942 (aged 25)
Charlie Christian (Charles Henry Christian, Bonham, Texas, 29 July 1916 – New York City, 2 March 1942) was an American swing and jazz guitarist. Christian was an important early performer on the electric guitar, and is cited as 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. His single string technique combined with amplification helped bring the guitar out of the rhythm section and into the forefront as a solo instrument. John Hammond and George T. Simon called C… read more
Charlie Christian (Charles Henry Christian, Bonham, Texas, 29 July 1916 – New York City, 2 March 1942) was an American swing and jazz guitarist. Christian was an important early performer on the electric guitar, and is cited as a key figure in the development of bebop and cool jazz. He gained… read more
Charlie Christian (Charles Henry Christian, Bonham, Texas, 29 July 1916 – New York City, 2 March 1942) was an American swing and jazz guitarist. Christian was an important early performer on the electric guitar, and is cited as 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… read more

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1 Play track The Genius Of The Electric Guitar I Found a New Baby
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2 The Instrumental Hits Solo Flight
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3 Play track The Genius Of The Electric Guitar Breakfast Feud
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4 The Genius Of The Electric Guitar Blues in B
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5 Play track The Genius Of The Electric Guitar Air Mail Special
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6 Play track The Genius Of The Electric Guitar Waiting for Benny
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7 Play track The Genius Of The Electric Guitar Grand Slam
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8 Play track Celestial Express Stardust
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9 Venetian Night Flying Home
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10 The Essential Benny Goodman Wholly Cats
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Albums

  1. 54,409 listeners

    1 Jan 1987 · 16 tracks

    The Genius Of The Electric Guitar
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  2. 6,713 listeners

    1999 · 17 tracks

    Celestial Express
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  3. 5,849 listeners

    1 Jan 2001 · 20 tracks

    When Lights Are Low
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  4. 4,683 listeners

    15 Oct 1957 · 10 tracks

    The Immortal Charlie Christian
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