Episode notes
Today we start a new series - one of the most famous improvisations of all time, Charlie Christian's solo on "Stompin' at the Savoy," recorded live at Minton's Playhouse in May of 1941. In this episode I give a brief biography of Charlie Christian (with some recommended reading), and we listen to the solo. I also talk about the history and context of the Gibson ES150, a very important instrument in the history of the electric guitar.
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guitarjazzcharliechristian