Herb Ellis And Freddie Green: Rhythm Willie

AllMusic Review by Scott Yanow

Guitarist Herb Ellis is joined by rhythm guitarist Freddie Green, pianist Ross Tompkins, bassist Ray Brown and drummer Jake Hanna for this lightly swinging but uneventful program which has been reissued on CD. Since Green as usual does not solo, his contribution is purely as a background player. Ellis, Tompkins and Brown are the lead voices on a variety of swing tunes; best are "It Had To Be You," "A Smooth One" and "When My Dream Boat Comes Home."

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SET LIST A1 It Had To Be You 4:05 A2 Rhythm Willie 5:52 A3 Gee Baby, Ain't I Good To You 3:34 A4 A Smooth One 5:05 B1 When My Dream Boat Comes Home 4:19 B2 Conversations 4:03 B3 I Want A Little Girl 4:21 B4 Orange, Brown And Green 5:38
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MUSICIANS
Guitar – Herb Ellis Rhythm Guitar – Freddie Green Bass – Ray Brown Drums – Jake Hanna Piano – Ross Tompkins
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Concord Jazz - 1975