Charlie Christian's Guitar Playing, as Documented in this Box Set, was the Product of a Mere Two Years that Left a Lasting Mark on the Music. After This, Jazz Guitar Basically Meant Electric Guitar Played Charlie Christian Style. The History of the Electric Guitar as an Important Jazz Voice Begins with Charlie Christian. His Position in the Pantheon of Jazz Guitar is of Critical Importance, and also Affects his Position as One of the Greatest-ever Jazz Soloists in the History of the Music. Although Christian was Not the First Musician to Use Amplification During the Latter Half of the 1930s, his was the Premier Contribution that Ensured that the Electric Guitar Took Over from the Acoustic as the Most Emphatic Form of Expression in this Area of Instrumental Jazz. On Top of this Christian's Contributions to the Evolution of Jazz Itself Are of Major Importance. His Unique Brand of Phrasing in Just One Facet of his Playing that Makes Him Stand Out from Other Jazz Guitarists of the 1930s.