- Born
- 29 July 1916
Bonham - Died
- 2 March 1942
Staten Island - Country
- United States
- Active
- 1939–
- Record labels
- Blue Note, Columbia Records
- Discography
- 3 albums
Biography
Charlie Christian was a jazz musician who played guitar. Charlie Christian was born on 29 July 1916 in Bonham and died on 2 March 1942 in Staten Island. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Blue Note and Columbia Records. The discography here lists 3 albums, from “Live Sessions at Minton's Playhouse” (1989) to “The Daddy of 'Em All” (2009). Honours include Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (1990) and Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame (2002).
Charles Henry Christian (July 29, 1916 – March 2, 1942) 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.
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Discography
Studio and live albums
Standards written by Charlie Christian
| Title | Key |
|---|---|
| Airmail Special | C major |
Awards
Historic 78 rpm records
- STOMPIN' AT THE SAVOY; CHARLIE'S CHOICE CHARLIE CHRISTIAN · the MINTON'S HOUSE BAND · Joe Guy · Thelonius… archive.org ↗
- Charlie's Choice - Part 1 Charlie Christian · Minton's House Band · Joe Guy · Thelonius Monk ·… · 1941 archive.org ↗
- Charlie's Choice - Part 2 Charlie Christian · Minton's House Band · Joe Guy · Thelonius Monk ·… · 1941 archive.org ↗
- Stompin' At the Savoy - Part 2 Charlie Christian · Minton's House Band · Joe Guy · Thelonius Monk ·… · 1941 archive.org ↗
- Stompin' at the Savoy - Part 1 Charlie Christian · Minton's House Band · Joe Guy · Thelonius Monk ·… · 1941 archive.org ↗
- Stompin' At the Savoy - Part 3 Charlie Christian · Minton's House Band · Joe Guy · Thelonius Monk ·… · 1941 archive.org ↗
- CHARLIE'S CHOICE - Part 3 Charlie Christian · Minton's House Band · Joe Guy · Thelonius Monk ·… · 1941 archive.org ↗
Books about Charlie Christian
Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Charlie Christian play?
Charlie Christian is known for playing guitar.
When and where was Charlie Christian born?
Charlie Christian was born 29 July 1916 in Bonham.
What are Charlie Christian's best-known albums?
Albums in our database include Live Sessions at Minton's Playhouse (1989), After Hours: Monroe's Harlem Mintons (2000) and The Daddy of 'Em All (2009).
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