Herb Ellis Net Worth

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Herb Ellis was a jazz guitarist born on August 4, 1921 in Texas. He was best known for being a member of the Oscar Peterson Trio, where he played alongside Peterson and Ray Brown. He was a master of the guitar, and his style was a combination of swing and bebop. He was an influential figure in jazz music, and his work with the Oscar Peterson Trio is considered to be some of the best jazz music of the 20th century.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day	August 4, 1921
Birth Place	Texas
Age	99 YEARS OLD
Died On	Mar 28, 2010 (age 88)
Birth Sign	Leo

💰 Net worth: $9 Million (2024)

About

Jazz Guitarist who was a member of the Oscar Peterson Trio.

Before Fame

He was inspired to take up the guitar after hearing a performance of George Barnes on radio and, while studying string bass in college, a series of fortuitous meetings helped him launch his career.

Trivia

In addition to his work with Oscar Peterson, he made a series of solo recordings with well-received albums like Ellis In Wonderland, Ellis Meets Giuffre, and Nothing But The Blues.

Family Life

He was born in a suburb of Dallas called Farmersville.

Associated With

He was inspired by Charlie Christian from his earliest music school days and dedicated his album, Thank You, Charlie Christian, to the jazzman.

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