In February 1956, “Norgran” label released “Ellis in Wonderland”, the debut Herb Ellis album. It was recorded December 1955 – January 1956, in Hollywood, and was produced by Ken Druker.

Personnel:

• Herb Ellis – guitar
• Charlie Mariano – alto saxophone
• Jimmy Giuffre – baritone saxophone, tenor saxophone, clarinet
• Harry “Sweets” Edison – trumpet
• Oscar Peterson – piano
• Ray Brown – double bass
• Alvin Stoller – drums

Track listing:

1. Sweetheart Blues – Herb Ellis
2. Somebody Loves Me – Buddy SeSylva, George Gershwin, Ballard McDonald
3. It Could Happen to You – Johnny Burke, Jimmy Van Heusen
4. Pogo – Herb Ellis
5. Detour Ahead – Herb Ellis, Lou Carter, Johnny Frigo
6. Elis in Wonderland – Herb Ellis
7. Have You Met Miss Jones – Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart
8. A Simple Tune – Jimmy Giuffre