Charlie Christian
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Summary
Charlie Christian was born on July 29, 1916[1], in Bonham[2]. He died on March 2, 1942[3], in Staten Island[4]. He worked as a jazz guitarist[5] and composer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,996 views/month, #7,021 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Gates Hill Cemetery[8]
- Country of citizenship: United States[9]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[10]
- Educated at: Frederick A. Douglass High School[11]
- Award received: Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame[12], Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[13]
- Member of: Benny Goodman and His Orchestra[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Genre: jazz[16]
- Record label: Blue Note[17], Columbia Records[18]
- Commons category: Charlie Christian[19]
- Cause of death: tuberculosis[20]
- Family name: Christian (surname)[21]
- Given name: Charles[22], Henry[23]
- Medical condition: tuberculosis[24]
- Manner of death: natural causes[25]
- Instrument: guitar[26]
- Described by source: Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[28]
- Birth name: Charles Henry Christian[29]
- Name in native language: Charlie Christian[30], Charles Christian[31]
- Start of work period: 1939[32]
Why It Matters
Charlie Christian has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 34 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]
He has been cited as an influence by Kenny Burrell[35], a guitarist[36], b. 1931[37], of United States[38], awarded the NEA Jazz Masters[39] and Tiny Grimes[40], a jazz musician[41], 1916–1989[42], of United States[43].
FAQs
Where was Charlie Christian born?
Charlie Christian's place of birth was Bonham[2].
Where did Charlie Christian die?
Charlie Christian died in Staten Island[4].
What did Charlie Christian do for work?
Charlie Christian worked as a jazz guitarist[5] and composer[6].
Where did Charlie Christian go to school?
Charlie Christian was educated at Frederick A. Douglass High School[11].
What awards did Charlie Christian receive?
Honors received include Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame[12] and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[13].
Who did Charlie Christian influence?
Charlie Christian has been cited as an influence by Kenny Burrell[35] and Tiny Grimes[40].