Ellis became prominent after performing with the Oscar Peterson Trio from 1953 to 1958 along with pianist Peterson and bassist Ray Brown.
Like almost every guitarist who came up after 1940, Herb Ellis was influenced by Charlie Christian and even if certainly he established his own voice and style of jazz guitar, he has never strayed far from the voice of Charlie Christian.
Herb Ellis died of Alzheimer's disease at his Los Angeles home on the morning of March 28, 2010, at the age of 88.
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