Oscar Peterson / Hello Herbie

AllMusic Review by Scott Yanow

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 blues and "Seven Come Eleven"), and Peterson was clearly inspired by Ellis' presence (and vice versa).

Oscar Peterson
Hello Herbie      



Hello Herbie is an album by pianist Oscar Peterson and his trio, joined by guitarist Herb Ellis. ^[2]

Track listing 

1. "Naptown Blues" (Wes Montgomery) – 5:20
2. "Exactly Like You" (Dorothy Fields, Jimmy McHugh) – 4:50
3. "Seven Come Eleven" (Charlie Christian, Benny Goodman, Fletcher Henderson) – 5:06
4. "Hamp's Blues" (Hampton Hawes) – 3:46
5. "Blues for H.G." (Oscar Peterson) – 6:05
6. "A Lovely Way to Spend an Evening" (Harold Adamson, McHugh) – 8:23
7. "Day by Day" (Sammy Cahn, Axel Stordahl, Paul Weston) – 4:44

Personnel 

• Oscar Peterson – piano
• Herb Ellis – guitar
• Sam Jones – double bass
• Bobby Durham – drums

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