Charlie Christian
Jazz guitarist and swing musician
Born
July 29th, 1916
109 years ago
Died
1942
83 years ago — 26 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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A pioneering jazz guitarist who played a key role in the development of the electric guitar in jazz music during the 1930s. Initiated innovation in the genre by incorporating a more expressive use of improvisation and melody. Associated with the big band era, performed primarily with the Benny Goodman Orchestra. Contributed significantly to the introduction of the guitar as a solo instrument in jazz. Collaborated with various artists and influenced many guitarists who followed.
Popularized the electric guitar in jazz
Collaborated with Benny Goodman
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