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About
Charles Henry Christian 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. His single-string technique, combined with early adoption of the electric guitar, helped bring the guitar out of the rhythm section and into the forefront as a solo instrument. For this, he is often credited with pioneering the development of the lead guitar role.
Top Tracks
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I Found a New Baby
The Genius Of The Electric Guitar
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Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams
Charlie Christian: Radioland 1939-1941
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Kerouac (Live)
Jazz Immortal: After Hours Monroe's Harlem Mintons - Live
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Stompin' at the Savoy (Live)
Jazz Immortal: After Hours Monroe's Harlem Mintons - Live
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Swing to Bop (Live)
Jazz Immortal: After Hours Monroe's Harlem Mintons - Live
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Stardust #1 (Live)
Jazz Immortal: After Hours Monroe's Harlem Mintons - Live
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Lips Flips (Live)
Jazz Immortal: After Hours Monroe's Harlem Mintons - Live
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Up on Teddy's Hill (Live)
Jazz Immortal: After Hours Monroe's Harlem Mintons - Live
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Guy's Got to Go (Live)
Jazz Immortal: After Hours Monroe's Harlem Mintons - Live
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Stardust (#2 - Live)
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