Charlie Christian (1916 – 1942) was the creator of modern jazz guitar, a young genius known from his work with Benny Goodman, and one of the most important jazz musicians ever, but who died so tragically young… … Read entire article »

Robert Normann (1916-1998) was probably the most creative jazz performer in the Norwegian vintage jazz tradition… … Read entire article »

Oscar Aleman (1909 – 1980) was not only one an Argentinian guitar player with immense artistic qualities not surpassed by the string swingers of Europe, but he was one of the greatest jazz artists Latin-America ever fostered… Download The GUITAR of OSCAR MARCELO ALEMAN (PDF-file) … Read entire article »

Bus Etri (?? – 1941) was one of the most interesting white young guitar players, recording with Charlie Barnet’s orchestra but was killed in a car crash… … Read entire article »