This 1957 album features Herb Ellis in a classic jazz-blues setting, showcasing his clean tone and swinging rhythm guitar. It captures him in a period of prolific output for the Verve label.
- Recorded in 1957, "Nothing but the Blues" was released on the Verve label, a prominent jazz imprint.
- The album features a standard jazz trio or quartet format, typical of Ellis's recordings from this era.
- Verve Records was known for its high-quality recordings and roster of prominent jazz musicians.
Herb Ellis was an American jazz guitarist known for his work in the cool jazz and West Coast jazz styles. He was a prominent player in the 1950s, particularly for his work with the Oscar Peterson Trio.
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