R.I.P. iconic jazz guitarist Herb Ellis, who died Sunday at age 88 from complications of Alzheimer’s Disease. Ellis’ bluesy style kept him in demand for decades, and he played with many of jazz’s other greats, most notably the Oscar Peterson Trio, Jimmy Dorsey, Joe Pass, Charlie Byrd, Julie London and Ella Fitzgerald. Ellis is survived [...]
Allmusic Blog — R.I.P. iconic jazz guitarist Herb Ellis, who died Sunday at age 88 from complications of Alzheimer’s Disease. Ellis’ bluesy style kept him in demand for decades, and ... more info