Product details
- Label Musidisc
- Artist Charlie Christian
- Format 1LP
- Country France
- Released Date 1976
- Genre Jazz
- Sealed Yes
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Live 1939 / 1941 by Charlie Christian.
Charlie Christian navigated jazz fusion's emergence while staying true to artistic vision.
Musical Analysis:
Charlie Christian leads with distinctive artistry, creating intricate interplay between musicians. The harmonic progressions and rhythm section showcase the evolution of jazz with spontaneous brilliance.
Album Story:
In the span of just a few years — 1939 to 1941 — Charlie Christian stepped into the spotlight. At that time he was in his early twenties and joining the band of Benny Goodman, he helped elevate the electric guitar from rhythm-section background to front-line solo instrument.
The recordings on Live 1939/1941 are mostly live radio broadcasts and club jams — crackling sound, raw energy. You hear Christian tearing through solos on tunes like “Flying Home” (he plays a lead solo on the Goodman version) and “Rose Room”.
What makes this album special: Christian was only around for a short time (he died at 25) yet these recordings capture a pivotal moment — swing giving way to bebop, guitar becoming a voice. He plays with boldness: horn-style lines, amplified tone cutting through trumpet and sax.
Pressing Details:
Track Listing:
A1. Flying Home
A2. Stardust
A3. Rose Boom
A4. Dinah
A5. Gone With "What" Wind
A6. The Sheik Of Araby
A7. Six Appeal
A8. AC-DC Current
B1. Wholly Cats
B2. Honeysuckle Rose
B3. Flying Home
B4. Airmail Special
B5. Wholly Cats
B6. Ida Sweet As Apple Cider
B7. Benny's Buggle
B8. Chonk, Charlie, Chonk
Sound Quality:
Exceptional dynamic range captures every nuance – tight bass, warm midrange, crisp highs. High-quality pressing with excellent tracking and quiet surfaces.
Collector's Notes:
Essential for serious collectors – a piece of musical history with lasting value.
Artist: Charlie Christian
Format: 1LP
Genre: Jazz
Label: Musidisc
Catalog Number: 30 JA 5181
Release Year: 1976
Country: France
Condition: Sealed (New)
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