Thursday, April 10, 2014

Charlie Christian

Well, he's my favorite guitarist. 

A good practice day, even if I did not do a variety of things. Went over some of repertoire and continue to work on "I've Got a Crush on You."

Practiced with the Church group tonight, preparing for Easter. I'm taking lead vocals on (what else?) "Mary Don't You Weep."

When it comes to jazz, I just can't help but continually be attracted to what is melodic and swings. Just can't get into the bebop modern sounding improv stuff. And when it comes to the guitar, Charlie Christian is the Man. Interesting how he is perhaps the first electric jazz guitar player, and how I like him best out of everyone that I've heard who followed him.

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