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Nicolai Foss Apparently, J&A readers are obsessed with Charlie Christian pickups: The absolutely most popular posts on this humble blog are those that deal with these pickups (here). The wordpress… more →
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MICHAEL McQUAID'S GOOD WORKS
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jazzlives wrote 4 months ago: I was impressed by Michael McQuaid before I met him in person, which is always a pleasant state. A … more →
Died On This Date (July 10, 1987) John Hammond / Legendary Talent Scout & Producer
themusicsover.com wrote 4 months ago: John H. Hammond December 15, 1910 – July 10, 1987 Photo by Frank Driggs John Hammond was one o … more →
WKCR-FM, www.wkcr.org, 212-851-2699
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jazzlives wrote 6 months ago: I don’t like pledge drives on public radio or public television. More often than not, I have … more →
BENNY RIDES AGAIN, PERHAPS
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jazzlives wrote 7 months ago: 2009 is a great year for jazz centennials — Herschel Evans, Lester Young, Ben Webster, Stuff S … more →
Charlie Christian and the growing pains
likeitwasasaturday wrote 7 months ago: A few weeks ago, I finally convinced Fletcher (my husband), to let me plant an herb garden. It … more →
On This Date (March 2, 1942) Charlie Christian
themusicsover.com wrote 9 months ago: Charlie Christian July 29, 1916 – March 2, 1942 It can be said without exaggeration that virtu … more →
Happy Birthday -- Django Reinhardt
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Musical Stew Daily wrote 10 months ago: Brief bio found on YouTube: Jean-Baptiste “Django” Reinhardt (January 23, 1910 — May 16, 1953) was a … more →
Song-A-Week: Charlie Christian with Thelonious Monk - “Swing to...
Scott wrote 10 months ago: Charlie Christian with Thelonious Monk – “Swing to Bop” … more →
Building a Dream Big Band Part IV: The Rhythm Section
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Kevin Kniestedt wrote 1 year ago: Well if you’ve read the previous “Building a Dream Big Band” posts, you’ve n … more →
BBC To Screen Three-Part Series "The Story Of The Guitar"
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dolphinblog wrote 1 year ago: How did the guitar become the world’s favourite instrument? Alan Yentob begins this personal j … more →
Gibson Charlie Christian ES150
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thetradingroom wrote 1 year ago: 1935 Gibson Charlie Christian ES150 Archtop Guitar for sale. Fine condition with original case. Sorr … more →
NOTHING BUT THE BLUES!
jazzlives wrote 1 year ago: When you travel far from urban centers, you meet wonderful new people and see sights and sites you w … more →
WHEN JAZZ WAS FASHIONABLE
jazzlives wrote 1 year ago: This grainy newspaper ad for Adam Hats shows the Benny Goodman Sextet of 1941, with Davey Tough near … more →
MODERN MASTERS: SACHA PERRY, GRANT STEWART
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jazzlives wrote 1 year ago: Since many of the jazz musicians I revere are now dead, my musical immersions have a touch of necrol … more →
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Nicolai Foss wrote 2 years ago: Nicolai Foss Apparently, J&A readers are obsessed with Charlie Christian pickups: The absolutely … more →
Cromwell "ES-150"
Nicolai Foss wrote 2 years ago: Nicolai Foss It is well-known that Gibson made numerous budget guitars for Sears, Montgomery Wards, … more →
Air Mail Special on Spanish Guitar
Nicolai Foss wrote 2 years ago: Nicolai Foss Can Charlie Christian’s “Air Mail Special” be played on anything but … more →
Tony Rizzi Tribute
Nicolai Foss wrote 2 years ago: Nicolai Foss Classicjazzguitar.com has just published this excellent tribute by Jim LaDiana to one o … more →
Heritage Eagle With CC Pickup Pics
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Nicolai Foss wrote 2 years ago: Nicolai Foss OK, here are some pics of my Eagle with the recently installed Charlie Christian pickup … more →
