Charlie Christian: Solo Flight - The Seminal Electric Guitarist
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| Rating | : | 4.69 (760 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1872639569 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 194 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-02-15 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
(Book). Charlie Christian is regarded by many jazz historians as one of the major voices who shaped modern jazz in the early 1940s. 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. 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. Illustrated throughout with great photos and important documents, the book also features a new authoritative discography. 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. A must-read for anyone interested in the history of jazz and the j
"Purchased as a gift" according to DLC. This was purchased as a gift and the recipient was very pleased.. Great book but buy the right one! Tom Z Despite what other reviewers state, I liked this book. There were even some great anecdotes from other musicians that knew CC. T-Bone Walker states that he used to jam with Charlie Christian on a street cornerthat would be a sight to see and hear! The other books in the series are Wes Montgomery and Django, I own them all. I like the discography at the end and the pics are great too!