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Donald Johnson Ellis (July 25, 1934 – December 17, 1978) was an American jazz trumpeter, drummer, composer, and bandleader. He is best known for his extensive musical experimentation, particularly in the area of time signatures.
from his appearance at the Montreux Jazz Festival on July 8, 1977. Don Ellis - Trumpet, Composer, ArrangerReeds - Ann Patterson, Ted Nash, James Coile, Jim S...
May 28, 2019 · Don Ellis one of the most colorful big bands in the history of jazz from 1966 until 1978. Ellis's big band was distinguished by its unusual instrumentation, the exploration of unusual time signatures, its occasional humor and its openness to using rock rhythms and electronics.
Jun 27, 2022 · Before his untimely death in 1978 at the young age of 44, Don Ellis was one of the most creative and innovative jazz musicians of all time. In a career span of less than 25 years, Don Ellis distinguished himself as a trumpeter, drummer, composer, arranger, recording artist, author, music critic, and music educator.
Don Ellis was a trumpet player in orchestras and big bands before he started his own bands and recorded his own compositions. His Eastern-influenced jazz became popular during the psychedelic 60s.
This playlist is the most exhaustive compendium of Don Ellis' works available on YouTube uploaded by myself or other parties. The list contains Ellis' work from the late 50s until his passing...
Explore Don Ellis's discography including top tracks, albums, and reviews. Learn all about Don Ellis on AllMusic.
The most-valuable source of information on Don Ellis is The Don Ellis Memorial Library. This collection contains over 300 pieces of Ellis’s music, including complete scores, parts, lead sheets, and drafts in ink, in pencil, and on manuscript paper.
Sep 27, 2024 · Bandleader Don Ellis, a trumpeter whose rock-infused arrangements helped ignite a big band revival in the 1970s, was born on this day (July 25) in Los Angeles, California, in 1934. Ellis was a relentless experimenter who was one of the first musicians to introduce sound effects and other technology into the big band setting. He
Don Ellis: “Soaring” (MPS 1785959) By Thomas Cunniffe. Though Don Ellis lived just 44 years, the LA-born trumpeter, composer and arranger packed a world of musical achievement into his brief life.
