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Lloyd Ellis

American jazz guitarist and composer. Worked with : "Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys", Red Norvo Trio, Page Cavanaugh, Liza Minnelli, Steve Lawrence, Phil Harris and many others. Relocated to Phoenix in the 1950's and appeared on many locally recorded hits, working with engineer [a=Jack Miller]. In the 1970's played with Pete Fountain, playing at the White House, with the Boston Pops and for the Pope Paul II. Listed as one of [a=B.B. King]'s top 10 guitarist in March 1975 issue of Guitar Player magazine. Born: January 25, 1920 in Pensacola, Florida - Died : May 04, 1994 in Pensacola, Florida.