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This Historic Day In Music: Charlie Christian

Posted on July 29, 2012 by sixstrstories

Jazz musician & electric guitarist Charlie Christian was born on this day, July 29, in 1916 in Bonham, Texas. Charlie became a member of the Benny Goodman Quintet on August 16, 1939. Through his resultant 23-month career that included recordings, … Continue reading →

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