Charlie Christian
Selected Solos from the Father of Modern Jazz Guitar (Guitar TAB)
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SKU: AP.45267
Selected Solos from the Father of Modern Jazz Guitar (Guitar TAB). Composed by Charlie Christian, Compiled, and Transcribed by Chip Henderson. This edition: Guitar TAB Edition. Artist/Personality; Guitar Personality; Guitar TAB. Jazz. Book. 104 pages. Alfred Music #00-45267. Published by Alfred Music (AP.45267).ISBN 9781470633493. UPC: 038081519777. English. Charlie Christian; Compiled; Transcribed by Chip Henderson.
For many, the story of jazz guitar begins with Charlie Christian. In 1939, at 23 years old, Charlie joined the Bennie Goodman Sextet, already one of the most famous jazz bands in the world. Over the next two years of his all-too-brief life Charlie redefined the role of jazz guitar, expanding it from its role in the rhythm section to that of lead instrument on par with the great horn players. Simultaneously, his late-night jam sessions alongside Thelonious Monk, Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, and Kenny Clarke at Harlem's renowned Minton's jazz club led to a revolutionary new jazz called Bebop.
To best understand Charlie Christian's approach to improvising, for each song this book provides multiple examples of his soloing. Comparing and contrasting these different solos---taken from alternate takes, various recording sessions, and live radio broadcasts---will give you a better sense of not only Charlie's core concepts, but also how he developed a variety of ideas out of them. Each song is presented with performance notes that include information about the recordings (date, place, personnel, etc.), a lead sheet for the composition, and transcriptions of the live and studio performances placed in chronological order---in both standard notation and tablature. In addition, there is a full analysis of his improvisation style to give you ideas on what to look out for. We've also included a bio, a discussion of his gear, and tributes from over 30 jazz greats.
Featuring multiple solos from:
As Long as I Live * Benny's Bugle * Boy Meets Goy (Grand Slam) * Flying Home * Gone with What Wind * Good Enough to Keep (Air Mail Special) * Honeysuckle Rose * I've Found a New Baby * Rose Room * The Sheik of Araby.