Ken Laster πThese old recordings are remarkable. Immerse yourself in the music, cover art and liner notes and it will take you back to these times. Youβll never get this experience from digital streaming. #Nowplaying #jazz #vinyl 1/2
2/2 from liner notes: "During most of his life, Charlie Christian (guitar) suffered from tuberculosis. In the summer of 1941 he suffered a relapse and remained hospitalized until his death in 1942 at the age of 24. He was considered by his fellow musicians to be the most advanced #jazz influence of his time.β
teledyn π@digginjazz The story I heard, Charlie Christian was in hospital but said to be recovering enough that he might return, or at least could see visitors. Band members showed up with hashish and a prostitute, and Charlie passed away a few days later.
@teledyn Perhaps he died with a smile on his face. π