Electric guitar - Intermediate-Advanced
SKU: MB.20196M
Pioneer of the Electric Guitar. Composed by Stanley Ayeroff. Solos, Jazz, Wire bound, Swing, Perfect binding. Style. Book and online audio. 240 pages. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #20196M. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.20196M).
ISBN 9780786691630. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
Countless musicians have been inspired upon hearing Charlie Christian for the first time. In this exciting book, the author has compiled 39 precise solo transcriptions in notation only , as well as a thorough analysis of each. There is also a complete how to section that is a book in itself. The author has recorded each transcription in slow and fast versions. The book contains some of Charlies best work including the Jam Sessions at Mintons, John Hammonds Spirituals to Swing concert and the Celestial Express Blue Note Recordings. Charlie Christian was the first to popularize the use of the electric guitar in jazz. He was the pioneer who led the way. Includes access to online audio.
