Ellis Larkins - A Smooth One - Japan CD Limited EditionCredits: Ellis Larkins Description: [Black & Blue Real Jazz Classics Phase II: 15 Titles] Latest remastering, newly written Japanese commentary, use of original jackets. Veteran pianist Ellis Larkins, born in 1923, came to the studio in 1977 in a trio with George Duvivier J. C. Hurd! Rare album by the smoldering pianist who played in the bands of Ella Fitzgerald, Ruby Braff, Sonny Stitt and others! Musicians: Ellis Larkins (p), George Duvivier (b), J.