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