Hello, Herbie

AMG Review of Hello, Herbie

Scott Yanow
All Music Guide

Guitarist Herb Ellis still considers this to be one of his personal favorite recordings. Ellis was reunited with his old boss Oscar Peterson and, with the assistance of Peterson's trio of the period (with bassist Sam Jones and drummer Bobby Durham), the two lead voices often romp on the jam session-flavored set. Most of the chord changes are fairly basic (including three lues and "Seven Come Eleven"), and Peterson was clearly inspired by Ellis' presence (and vice versa).