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Listen to Jazz Innovator Charlie Christian Bringing Electric Guitar to the Forefront of Music By Art Thompson published 24 March 22 Video This 1941 “Solo Flight” cut with the Benny Goodman Orchestra demonstrates the groundbreaking guitarist at the top of his game.