Remembering Herb
Mar 31
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lu • 03:02
Emily’s mentor, friend and inspiration, the venerable jazz guitarist Herb Ellis passed away yesterday, March 30th at the age of 88.
Today we are ” Herb Heavy ” in our hearts as we look back to his influence and music on the world of jazz. He is remembered by those that knew him best as,
” A gentle and kind country spirit. A man of integrity…like Ray Brown, worlds unto themselves. Herb contained the Charlie Christian root…mid America. Herb Ellis was America on guitar” – Kelly Roberti
Read the full story at these links:
The New York Times
The Washington Post
NPR Jazz
All About Jazz
In his memory, once again take delight in this 1983 recording of Emily and Herb in Amsterdam and savor the sweet exchanges of two lovely guitars now joined in Club Paradise.
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Beautifully said Si, thanks for reminding us of that place and time.
Herb always came across through his playing as a warm and friendly person uncomplicated in his absolute love of music. He communicated his emotions when he played in the same way Emily did. When Emily passed away he was one of the main contributors to her first tribute album ‘Just Friends’, Herb wrote in the liner notes:
“Emily had it all musically – good time and technique. She brought a lot of love to the things she did, including the people around her. She will be missed terribly, but luckily she left us a musical legacy. My part on this album is just a way of saying goodbye, and I love you.”