Charlie Christian
Charles Henry Christian was a hugely influential jazz and swing guitarist who
set the standard during the early days of the form. One of the pioneers of
electric guitar, during his short life Christian became one of the key figures
in the development of cool jazz and bebop.
Christian's time in the spotlight was tragically brief. He was playing piano in
Oklahoma when he became a student of Eddie Durham, the jazz guitarist who
invented the amplified guitar. Christian took up the instrument himself and by
1937 had become a regional attraction, touring the Midwest and travelling a...
Memories of YouCharlie Christian, Benny Goodman Sextet and Goodman Group
The Benny Goodman Story, Vol.2
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DinahCharlie Christian, Benny Goodman Sextet and Goodman Group
Charlie Christian With The Goodman Sextet: The Radio Broadcasts 1939 - 1941
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Bugle Call RagCharlie Christian and The Metronome All-Stars
Summit Meetings 1939-1950
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The Sheik of ArabyCharlie Christian and Benny Goodman Sextet
Charlie Christian - Benny Goodman Sextet
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I Surrender DearCharlie Christian and Benny Goodman Sextet
Performance Recording 1937-1938
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Honeysuckle RoseCharlie Christian
Guitar & Bass
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