Charlie Christian

Charlie Christian (1916–1942) was an American jazz guitarist and composer.

Also recorded as Charles Christian.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Charles Henry Christian.

Born at Bonham in 1916, died at Staten Island in 1942.

In detail

Charlie Christian studied at Frederick A. Douglass High School. the recorded working language is English.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are jazz.

Membership is recorded of Benny Goodman and His Orchestra.

Distinctions recorded are Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Sources

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“Charlie Christian”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q356490: Charlie Christian
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