Charlie Christian and Pete Christlieb

No, not together – I just listened to records by them.

  • Charlie Christian – The Genius of Charlie Christian – this is an absolute must-own for any lover of electric guitar.  Swingin’!
  • Pete Christlieb/Warne Marsh Quartet – Apogee – This was produced by Walter Becker and Donald Fagan, and that makes it a pretty bizarre sounding record (the crystal clarity of a great pop record, but a bit too much isolation between the instruments), although the playing is amazing.  I love Jim Hughart!  Absolutely burning.  But, by far, the most wonderful moment comes on “Donna Lee,” where they displace the melody, building on the classic Lee Konitz/Warne Marsh recording.  Here’s a link to “Donna Lee” on Spotify.

Best, R.

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