Jazz guitarists like Charlie Christian transformed both jazz and guitar playing, straddling genres while pushing boundaries, with his unique sound becoming a definitive element in jazz's evolution.
Despite challenges, guitarists have shaped jazz significantly, adapting their playing style to fit burgeoning genres like R&B and rock, for instance, by pioneers like Django Reinhardt.
Each guitarist brings their own interpretation to jazz, as seen in the responses of 14 musicians and writers, showcasing their favorite tunes to inspire new listeners.
The evolution of jazz guitar shows a historical intertwining of blues, jazz, and rock, exemplified by figures such as Grant Green and John McLaughlin.
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