KC: There's a story about opening night, where they snuck his stuff on stage. And then John Hammond prevailed upon Benny to give Charlie Christian a hearing, and Benny went crazy when he heard him, because he'd never heard a guitar player that could sound like a tenor saxophone. They had great bassmen and rhythm players, but none of them ever did a solo, because guitars were not solo instruments in those days. KC: And Arnold Covarrubias? JJ: Arnold Covarrubias was in the band when I was with the band. KC: He had Allan Reuss? JJ: He was in the beginning. He didn't have that kind of guitar player with the band prior to that, just regular rhythm guitar. KC: When did you first meet Charlie Christian? JJ: When I was with the band. And then I decided to leave the name bands, you know, big bands, and settle down in New York and do my own thing. And then from Benny Goodman I went to Artie Shaw. After Glenn's first band, I went from him to Red Norvo. KC: How did you get the job with Benny Goodman? JJ: Benny Goodman? Well I started off with a band called Harry Reser and his Clicquot Club Eskimos, and then I went from him to Red Norvo, from Red Norvo to the WNEW staff band in New York, and from there to Benny Goodman. It is used with permission but remains the copyright of Kevin Centlivre and should not be reproduced in any form without explicit permission from the copyright owner. The original audio recording of Kevin's phone interview with Jerome was transcribed and edited by Garry Hansen specifically for the use of this site. After a long and distinguished career, Jerry Jerome retired to Florida, where he continued to perform regularly until his death on November 17, 2001. Jerome's amazing extended jam with Charlie at the Breakfast Club in Minneapolis on 24 September 1939, recorded by an amateur enthusiast, has achieved legendary status. As a key member of the Benny Goodman Orchestra from 1938 to June 1940, Jerome witnessed the introduction and meteoric rise of the young electric guitarist from Oklahoma. "Charlie was Something" An Interview with Jerry Jerome The following interview with tenor sax veteran Jerry Jerome was conducted by guitarist and Charlie Christian researcher Kevin Centlivre in 1993. "Revisiting Charlie Christian" added to the Miscellaneous page.Īdded transcription and Real Audio of "Dinah" to the Solos section. Updated the Links section.Ĭorrected notation and tab for the "Rose Room" transcription in the Solos section.Ĭreated a new Charlie Christian discussion group. With regret, revised Jerry Jerome's biography to report his death on November 17, 2001. 9 of Media 7's Masters of Jazz Charlie Christian series. Gallery Bibliography Miscellaneous Trivia ChallengeĪnnouncements Nothing major yet, although I'm anxiously awaiting Vol. | Main | Biography | Discography | Tutorial | Solos | Licks | Gallery | | Bibliography | Miscellaneous | FAQ | Links | Discussion | Search | Webpage designed and maintained by Garry Hansen ( ) Printed on 100% recycled electronsĬharlie Christian: Legend of the Jazz Guitar this jazz guitar ring site owned by: Garry Hansen back 2 | back | random | next5 | all | home | forward | forward 2 Search for more information on CharlieĬontact Garry Hansen ( ). Discuss Charlie and his music with other fans and researchers. Other Charlie Christian and jazz guitar related sites.Ĭredits and thanks. JavaScript required.įrequently asked questions about this site. Interviews, essays, reviews, contributors, and more. A beginner's guide to Charlie's improvisational method.Ĭharlie, his fellow musicians, and his guitar. A partial list of Charlie Christian recordings. Transcriptions and Real Audio files of some of Charlie's solos.Įxamples and analyses of Charlie's favourite licks.īibliography Miscellaneous Trivia ChallengeĪ summary of Charlie's brief but productive life. Menu Off Main Updates Biography Discography Tutorial Solos Licks Gallery TriviaĪnnouncements, and the latest additions to this site. Charlie Christian - Legend of the Jazz Guitar
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