Herb Ellis. Leader of Herb Ellis All Stars, having a recording session, New York, 1962

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Herb Ellis leader of Herb Ellis All Stars, having a recording session, New York, 1962

Herb Ellis (by name Mitchell Herbert Ellis) was an American jazz guitarist. Ellis first heard the electric guitar performed by George Barnes on a radio program. This experience is said to have inspired him to take up the guitar. He became proficient on the instrument by the time he entered North Texas State University. During the 1950s, he was in a trio with pianist Oscar Peterson.

b. August 4, 1921 in Farmersville, Texas.
d. March 28, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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