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Born: July 29, 1916 in Dallas, TX
Years Active: 30 's, 40 's
Died: March 02, 1942 in New York, NY
Genre: Jazz

Biography:
It can be said without exaggeration that virtually every jazz guitarist that emerged during 1940-65 sounded like a relative of Charlie Christian. The first important electric guitarist, Christian played his instrument with the fluidity, confidence, and swing of a saxophonist. Although technically a swing stylist, his musical vocabulary was studied ... Continue Bio >>

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Discography:
2009 On the Air
2008 Charlie Christian
2007 Life and Music of the Legendary Jazz Guitarist
2006 Charlie Christian, The First Master of the Electric Guitar: CD D
2006 Charlie Christian, The First Master of the Electric Guitar: CD C
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Influenced By: Lester Young Lonnie Johnson Eddie Durham Mary Lou Williams Benny Goodman More >> Followers: Noel Boggs Barney Kessel Chuck Wayne Richard Thompson Kenny Burrell More >>

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