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Mitchell Herbert Ellis (August 4, 1921 [1][2] – March 28, 2010) [3] was an American jazz guitarist. During the 1950s, he was in a trio with pianist Oscar Peterson. Biography. Born in Farmersville, Texas, [1] Ellis grew up on a farm. [4] . His first exposure to guitar came through the radio, while hearing the Light Crust Doughboys. [4] .
Mar 31, 2010 · Herb Ellis, a jazz guitarist whose polished, blues-inflected playing earned him critical acclaim as an outstanding soloist and worldwide recognition as a member of the pianist Oscar Peterson’s...
Herbert Ellis (born Herbert Siegel; January 17, 1921 – December 26, 2018) was an American character actor and writer. He was best known for his collaborations with Jack Webb , and he frequently portrayed law enforcement officers in film and television.
Herb Ellis performs "Georgia (On My Mind)," along with Tal Farlow and Charlie Byrd.
Mar 31, 2010 · Herb Ellis died Sunday at the age of 88. Known for his nimble improvisations and bluesy playing, Ellis was the heartbeat of pianist Oscar Peterson's trio.
Apr 1, 2010 · Herb Ellis, the critically acclaimed jazz guitarist who played with such luminaries as Ella Fitzgerald and was a member once of the celebrated Oscar Peterson Trio, died Sunday, his son said. He...
Mar 30, 2010 · Ellis was just about the last one -- only Johnny Smith ('22) survives him. Herb Ellis died Sunday, March 28, in Los Angeles. He was 88 years old and reportedly suffered from Alzheimer's...
Mar 28, 2010 · Virtuosic jazz guitarist whose rich collaborative history includes stints with Oscar Peterson and Ella Fitzgerald. Read Full Biography. STREAM OR BUY: Active. 1940s - 2010s. Born. August 4, 1921 in Farmersville, TX. Died. March 28, 2010 in Los Angeles, CA. Genre. Jazz. Styles.
Aug 4, 2023 · Herb Ellis ranks among the most renowned and significant guitarists in the lengthy canon of jazz history. Ellis made his imprint on the jazz scene with his distinctive warm tone, flawless technique, and innate musicality.
Jul 8, 2023 · Herb Ellis, a jazz guitarist whose polished, blues-inflected playing earned him critical acclaim as an outstanding soloist and worldwide recognition as a member of the pianist Oscar Peterson's trio, died Sunday at his home in Los Angeles.