Charlie Christian - The Art Of Jazz Guitar by Charlie Christian

Charlie Christian - The Art Of Jazz Guitar Charlie Christian ebook
Page: 32
ISBN: 0793519756,
Format: pdf
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation

Theory we need to be aware of the founders of modern jazz playing, like Wes Montgomery, Jim Hall, Barney Kessel, Joe Pass and Herb Ellis as well as the founders of guitar tradition like Django Reinhardt and Charlie Christian. He jammed with many of the big name performers traveling through Oklahoma City including Teddy Wilson and Art Tatum. Each story explores a different artist or theme. Charles Henry “Charlie” Christian (July 29, 1916 – March 2, 1942). Here you get a good look at his crippled left hand. The rhythm section consists of Fats Waller, piano (died at 39 in 1943); Charlie Christian, guitar (died at 25 in 1942); Jimmy Blanton, bass (died at 23 in 1942); and Chick Webb, drums (died at 34 in 1939) who was not available for this recording ( he never recorded this tune), so Big Sid Catlett sat in for him. Christian was born in Bonham, Texas, but his guitar and had become a regional attraction. To pass these ideas on a guitarist needed to be able to read standard musical notation and, as jazz playing became more sophisticated, he needed the technique to play the exotic barre chords that became the norm in jazz guitar music. Musician friends encouraged her to drop by a local club called The Dome to hear the Al Trent Sextet, a territory band that included guitarist Charlie Christian. The two tenors are Herschel Evans The film also presents one piece of music each artist recorded that highlights his great talents. Belgian gypsy jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt had little influence on Christian, but he was obviously familiar with some of his recordings. Jazz guitar pioneer Mary Osborne was the only female guitarist to realize a significant impact on jazz in the 1940s and '50s – and many aficionados agree. 12 of Christian's classic tunes including: Seven Come Eleven * Air Mail Special * Grand Slam * Solo Flight.12 of Christian's classic tunes including: Seven Come Eleven * Air Mail Special * G. €It was the most startling thing I had ever heard,” she said to Ferris in GP. Gypsy Jazz Guitar virtuoso, Django Reinhardt.