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This Historic Day In Music: Charlie Christian – Take 3

Posted on July 29, 2021 by sixstrstories

Oklahoma Jazz musician and electric guitarist Charlie Christian turned the nationally renowned Benny Goodman Quintet into a Sextet on August 16, 1939. Over the course of the next twenty-three months, Charlie’s dazzling contributions to the many live performances, recordings and radio … Continue reading →

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This Historic Month In Music: Doc, Wes & Lightnin’

Posted on March 17, 2015 by sixstrstories

It just so happens that three of my favorite guitarists were born in the month of March. Arthel “Doc” Watson was born in Deep Gap, North Carolina, on March 2, 1923. John Leslie “Wes” Montgomery was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, on March … Continue reading →

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This Historic Day In Music: Wes Montgomery

Posted on March 6, 2012 by sixstrstories

During my high school days – I am a proud member of the Class of ’71 – my friend, Tom, and I would every now and then get out of New Hampshire and spend a day in downtown Boston. We … Continue reading →

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