Stompin' at the Savoy
Charlie Christian, 1941, from After Hours. Solo by Charlie Christian.
Another Minton's after-hours recording, with Christian stretching out over the familiar changes far beyond what a three-minute 78 allowed. His long, logical lines foreshadow bebop guitar.
Stompin' at the Savoy by Charlie Christian is #8 in our ranking of the best Charlie Christian guitar solos. The solo is played by Charlie Christian and the song was released in 1941.
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Who played the guitar solo on Stompin' at the Savoy?
Charlie Christian played the solo on Charlie Christian's Stompin' at the Savoy (1941).
What guitar was used on the Stompin' at the Savoy solo?
A gibson es-250, according to widely reported accounts.