On This Day in Jazz History

October 2, 1939: Guitarist Charlie Christian makes his first recording, "Flying Home," with the Benny Goodman Sextet.

Added: 2008-09-25

More facts on this day:

1929
Guitarist Howard Roberts born in Phoenix, AZ.

1939
Guitarist Charlie Christian makes his first recording, "Flying Home," with the Benny Goodman Sextet.

1960
Composer/pianist Django Bates born in Beckenham, England.

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