What is Herb Ellis's full name?
Mitchell Herbert Ellis
Herb Ellis date of birth:
August 4, 1921
How old was Herb Ellis when died?
88
Where was Herb Ellis born?
Farmersville, Texas, USA
When did Herb Ellis die?
March 28, 2010
Where did Herb Ellis die?
Los Angeles, California, USA
Herb Ellis body shape:
Average
What is Herb Ellis nationality?
American
What is Herb Ellis's occupation?
Singer
Herb Ellis claim to fame:
Jazz Guitarist
What genre is Herb Ellis's work?
Mainstream jazz, Bebop, Swing, Cool jazz, West Coast jazz
What instruments does Herb Ellis play?
Guitar
Short Biography
Mitchell Herbert "Herb" Ellis (August 4, 1921 – March 28, 2010) was an American jazz guitarist. Perhaps best known for his 1950s membership in the trio of pianist Oscar Peterson, Ellis was also a staple of west-coast studio recording sessions, and was described by critic Scott Yanow as "an excellent bop-based guitarist with a slight country twang to his sound."