Charlie Christian - Second Edition Solo Flight - The Seminal Electric Guitarist Book

Charlie Christian - Second Edition
Solo Flight - The Seminal Electric Guitarist

by Charlie Christian, Peter Broadbent

Ashley Mark Publishing Company

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194 pages

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Charlie Christian - Second Edition - Solo Flight - The Seminal Electric Guitarist

Charlie Christian is regarded by many jazz historians as one of the major voices who shaped modern jazz in the early 1940s. Although he made only a few records before his tragic death at age 25, his brilliant improvisations, phenomenal rhythmic drive, and blues-influenced guitar playing had already changed the course of jazz – and the guitar's place in jazz – for all time. The first major soloist on the electric guitar, Christian elevated the instrument from its meager role in the rhythm section to a spirited force to be reckoned with. Updated and expanded, Peter Broadbent's second edition of this book details the full importance of Christian's brief life, from the start of his fortuitous encounter with John Hammond, to his role in the Benny Goodman Big Band and Sextet. Illustrated throughout with great photos and important documents, the book also features a new authoritative discography. A must-read for anyone interested in the history of jazz and the jazz guitar.

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Product Details

Length:	194 pages
Subtitle:	Solo Flight - The Seminal Electric Guitarist
Byline:	by Charlie Christian, Peter Broadbent
Series Description:	Book - Reference
Produced By:	Ashley Mark Publishing Company
Media Type:	Sheet Music
Publication Date:	1-Jun-03
Author 1:	Charlie Christian
Author 2:	Peter Broadbent
ISBN #:	1872639569