He then proceeded to form a super guitar trio with Barney Kessel and Herb Ellis. His musical interests took in virtually every form in which the guitar found a prominent voice Charlie Byrd began ...

Peterson began touring with Granz’s band, and he soon formed his renowned trios, featuring Ray Brown on bass and first Barney Kessel and then Herb Ellis on guitar. In 1959, Peterson and Brown ...

One of the most admired pianists in jazz, Oscar Peterson has rightfully claimed the same sort of status as earlier greats such as James P. Johnson, Art Tatum, Teddy Wilson, Fats Waller, Thelonious ...

and Herb Ellis. Christian was not an addict, but life on the road with Benny Goodman’s band took its toll on the guitarist, who had contracted tuberculosis in the late 30s. He had a protracted ...

Naked Truth” is the title of Tinsley Ellis’ first acoustic album, which showcases a different side of a guy who’s long prided ...

Adirondack guitarist Ralph Lane has played with Grammy nominees and toured Europe. He got his start listening to radio in the ...

Raymond Hall / CG Images There’s nothing wrong with sticking to the basics when it comes to fashion — but Tracee Ellis Ross just proved closet essentials can still be playful. We spotted the ...

Last year, Tinsley Ellis made good on a long-held desire to tell the “Naked Truth” with his guitar. That’s the title of the veteran Georgia-based musician’s first acoustic album ...

Around this time last year, 9-year-old Kelvin Ellis Jr. received $20 for his good grades. He had spent $19 and was waiting for his dad, Kelvin Ellis Sr., who was at the optometrist. Young Kelvin ...

GREENVILLE — Sitting inside his newly opened restaurant in the heart of downtown Greenville, the full-circle nature of his life hits Chef Jason Ellis. The chef, who quietly opened Crave in ...