Lloyd Ellis was an American jazz guitarist and session musician who played on many recordings in the 1950s and 1960s. He is known for his virtuoso fingerstyle guitar technique, which is showcased on his album "The Fastest Guitar in the World," released in 1958 on the Carlton label.
The album features ten instrumental tracks, including jazz standards like "The Man I Love" and "Topsy," as well as original compositions like "Hot Rod" and "Gully Jumper."
The album's space-age sound and fast-paced guitar playing were ahead of their time and have influenced generations of guitarists. Lloyd Ellis continued to work as a session musician throughout his career, playing with artists like Roy Orbison, The Everly Brothers, and Patsy Cline.
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00:00 Crazy Rhythm
02:08 Patsy
05:00 Stuffy
09:09 Savoy
11:21 The Man I Love
18:26 Hot Rod
21:29 Gully Jumper
24:16 Nitecap
27:14 Topsy
30:13 When It's Sleepy Time Down South
Lloyd Ellis was an American jazz guitarist born on March 14, 1923, in Cowley, Wyoming, and passed away on January 12, 1992, in Los Angeles, California. He was known for his fast and virtuosic guitar playing and was considered one of the pioneers of the Space-Age Jazz subgenre. He began his career in the late 1940s and played with notable jazz musicians such as Stan Kenton, Benny Goodman, and Woody Herman.
In the 1950s, Ellis recorded several albums as a bandleader, including "The Fastest Guitar in the World," which was released in 1958 and showcased his technical skills and innovative style. He continued to perform and record throughout his career, collaborating with other musicians and contributing to the development of the West Coast Jazz sound. Lloyd Ellis is considered one of the most influential jazz guitarists of his generation and his innovative style continues to inspire new generations of guitarists.
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