CHARLIE CHRISTIAN ELECTRIC
CD Released: July 19, 2011
Label: Uptown Jazz
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Charlie Christian's career was all too brief, lasting a mere five years. After catching the attention of John Hammond, who recommended him to Benny Goodman, he appeared on fewer than 100 sessions between 1939 and 1941, mostly broadcasts, plus a few privately recorded sessions issued on various labels over the years, in addition to his well-known studio recordings with Goodman. While the music in this compilation has been previously available, this collection has to much recommend it. First of all, new digital transfers have been made from original acetates from the Jerry Newhouse collection, rather than relying on later generation sources.
It is tragic that Charlie Christian died far too young from tuberculosis, but this rewarding collection is excellent .
Tracklist:
Charlie Christian Quartet
After Hours Jam Sessions
Harlem Breakfast Club, Minnieapolos 24September 1939
Charlie Christian-gtr Jerry Jerome - ts Frankie Hines- pno Oscar Pettiford- bass
01. Tea For Two [04:54]
02. Stardust [05:44]
03. I Got Rhythm (tk 1) [03:34]
04. I Got Rhythm (tk 2) [03:33]
Benny Goodman Sextet
1939-1940 FM Broadcasts
Benny Goodman-cl Lionel Hampton – vibes Charlie Christian- gtr
Fletcher Henderson-pno Art Bernstein – bass Nick Fatool – drums
05. Flying Home [03:06]
Hollywood Bowl Los Angeles 19 September 1939
06. Memories Of You [03:16]
Camel Caravan NYC 7 October 1939
07. AC DC Current [02:38]
Waldorf Astoria Hotel NYC 14 October 1939
08. Flying Home [03:11]
Waldorf Astoria Hotel NYC 16 October 1939
09. Shivers [02:53]
Camel Caravan NYC 4 November 1939
10. Seven Come Eleven (Roast Turkey Stomp) [02:43]
Camel Caravan NYC 25 November 1939
11. AC DC Current [02:29]
Waldorf Astoria Hotel NYC 2740November 1939
12. AC DC Current [02:18]
Camel Caravan NYC 2 December 1939
Benny Goodman-cl Lionel Hampton – vibes Charlie Christian- gtr
Johnny Guarnier -pno Art Bernstein – bass Nick Fatool – drums
13. Dinah [03:06]
Camel Caravan NYC 16 December 1939
14. Gone With What Wind [03:34]
Coconut Grove Ambassador Hotel Los Angeles 19 March 1940
15. Sheik Of Araby [03:58]
Coconut Grove Ambassador Hotel Los Angeles 12 March 1940
16. Sheik Of Araby [02:49]
Coconut Grove Ambassador Hotel Los Angeles 26 March 1940
17. Six Appeal [02:44]
Mark Hopkins Hotel San Francisco 4 June 1940
