Herb Ellis - Thank You, Charlie Christian

Title: Thank You, Charlie Christian Artist: Herb Ellis Release Date: 1960 Re-Released On: 12/11/2006 Label: Verve, Universal/Verve Album Type(s): Instrumental UPCs: 4988005233745, 0731454766128 Genre: Jazz Style: Bop Moods: Gentle, Elegant, Reserved, Amiable/Good-Natured, Refined/Mannered, Restrained, Stylish, Carefree, Freewheeling, Playful, Sophisticated, Cheerful, Cerebral, Complex Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 2 Number of Discs/SwapaCD Credits: 1

1. Pickly Wickly
2. I Told Ya I Love Ya, Now Get Out
3. Kar
4. Cherry Kijafa
5. Alexander's Ragtime Band
6. Thank You Charlie Christian
7. Lemon Twist
8. Cook One
9. Everything's Pat
10. Workin' with the Truth

Year Type Label Catalog # 2006 CD Universal/Verve 2754 2004 CD Verve

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Thank You Charlie Christian pays homage to the legendary jazz guitarist in a manner most appropriate to an innovator of his stature -- rather than merely imitate that which is inimitable, Herb Ellis channels the imagination and expressiveness of his hero to create a lean, mean sound far more forward-thinking than nostalgic. Like Christian, Ellis favors feeling over flash and economy over excess -- paired here with pianist Frank Strazzari, bassist Chuck Berghofer, cellist Harry Babasin and drummer Kenny Hume, he creates a series of compact and determinedly contemporary bop snapshots in vivid Technicolor, not the black-and-white of a bygone era. A beautiful and heartfelt record that draws from the past but refuses to live in it. ~ Jason Ankeny, All Music Guide

Name Credits Chuck Berghofer Bass Frank Strazzeri Piano Harry Babasin Cello Herb Ellis Guitar Kenny Hume Drums