Farewell Herb Ellis

ee-san · #1 03-31-2010, 03:39 PM

Virtuoso guitarist Herb Ellis, long-time Ray Brown collaborator (among so many others), passed away a few days ago. There is a notice in the March 31st edition of the Washington Post. Please pause and give his recordings another listen when you get a chance.

relacey · #2 03-31-2010, 07:33 PM

I just heard this on NPR this morning and was surprised that it hadn't surfaced on TBDB yet. RIP Herb

scott reed · #3 03-31-2010, 07:40 PM

Had the opportunity to play with Herb on a few occasions. A great man as well as a great
musician. He will be missed.

JoZac21 · #4 03-31-2010, 07:46 PM

Wow... awful news... great musician... he will be missed

Jake deVilliers · #5 04-01-2010, 09:58 AM

RIP Mr Ellis

A great guitar player and a sweet man.

Marcus Johnson · #6 04-01-2010, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by relacey

I just heard this on NPR this morning and was surprised that it hadn't surfaced on TBDB yet. RIP Herb

"Dr Cheese" actually broke the news here first, over in the BG forum.

anonymous02282011 · #7 04-01-2010, 10:56 AM

RIP Herb.

One of my faves from him and Red Mitchell (gtr n bass duo):

http://www.amazon.com/Doggin-Around-.../dp/B0000006HI