Swing to Bop: the Music of Charlie Christian
Pioneer of the Electric Guitar
Stan Ayeroff
Countless musicians have been inspired upon hearing Charlie Christian for the first time. In this exciting book, the author has compiled 39 precise solo transcriptions, as well as a thorough analysis of each. There is also a complete "how …
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Countless musicians have been inspired upon hearing Charlie Christian for the first time. In this exciting book, the author has compiled 39 precise solo transcriptions, as well as a thorough analysis of each. There is also a complete "how to" section that offers even more insight to the mind behind the guitar. The book contains some of Charlie's best work including the Jam Sessions at Minton's, John Hammond's Spirituals to Swing concert and the Celestial Express Blue Note Recordings. Charlie Christian was the first to popularize the use of the electric guitar in jazz. He was the pioneer who led the way.
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