Charlie Christian"s guitar playing, as documented in this 4 CD box set that was the product of a mere two years that left a lasting mark on the music. 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. In this aspect of his playing Christian parallels tenor saxophonist Lester Young"s work in the Count Basie band. Proper. 2006.