Herb Ellis Movies
This video captures a concert by a trio of respected jazz guitarists - Charlie Byrd, Herb Ellis, and Tal Farlow. The threesome performs together and separately over a dozen songs including "Seven Come Eleven," "Embraceable You," "Blue Skies," and "Air Mail Special." ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi
- 1998
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The life and career of Jazz guitarist Herb Ellis is explored in this documentary that takes its title from one of Ellis' most famous compositions. From his birth in Farmersville, Texas to his work with Jimmy Dorsey, Ella Fitzgerald and his career-defining partnership with the Oscar Peterson Trio in the 1950s, Ellis' career is discussed in detail through on-camera interviews with those who knew him best, including Charlie Byrd, Lionel Hampton, Benny Green, and Gene Harris. Also included in this release are complete performances of such classics as "The Days of Wine and Roses", "Georgia on My Mind", and "Body and Soul" and more taken from various live performances and studio sessions. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
- 1997
This collection from the celebrated 1997 festival features performances by celebrated vocalists Diana Krall, Lou Rawls, and Dianne Reeves, as well as Lionel Hampton and his big band. Musical selections include "How High the Moon", "When I Fall in Love", and "Angel Eyes". ~ Tracie Cooper, Rovi
- 1995
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Oscar Peterson: Music in the Key of Oscar documents the career of the respected jazz pianist Oscar Peterson. The film combines interviews with the man and many of the people with whom he worked, archival footage, and a great deal of music in order to show how Peterson grew from a teen star into one of the most admired players in the genre with the help of his Oscar Peterson Trio. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi
This hour long addition to the Legends of Jazz Guitar series includes performances from a variety of jazz greats. Among the featured artists are Jim Hall, Barney Kessel, Herb Ellis, and Pat Martino. ~ Tracie Cooper, Rovi
Vestapol Videos presents Legends of Jazz Guitar, Vol. 1, featuring performances by some of the biggest names in the business. Some of the songs included are Wes Montgomery playing "Twisted Blues"; Joe Pass doing "Original Blues in G" and "Do Nothin' Till You Hear From Me"; and Herb Ellis and Barney Kessel performing "A Slow Burn." The companion program is Legends of Jazz, Vol. 2. ~ Matthew Tobey, Rovi
Renowned jazz guitarist and "King of Swing" Herb Ellis puts his four decades of guitar experience to work for the benefit of beginning level guitarists in this instructional release designed to instill aspiring guitarists with the basics of twelve-bar blues progression. From tuning to picking and forming melodic ideas, no stone is left unturned as Ellis progresses through the basics and on to common-sense advice designed to help guitar newcomers truly realize their potential. Bonus music notation and tablature allows viewers to continue practicing even after the video lesson has ended. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
