Album · 1971

Tears of Joy

Released
1971
Label
Columbia
Catalogue no.
G 30927
Tracklist
11 tracks
Length
1:21:59
Country
US

“Tears of Joy” is an album by Don Ellis, released in 1971 on Columbia. The original release has 11 tracks with a running time of 1:21:59. The line-up features Alfredo Ebat (violin), Bruce Mackay (trumpet), Christine Ermacoff (cello), Dennis Parker (bass) and Don Ellis (flugelhorn, trumpet).

Who played on Tears of Joy

  • Alfredo Ebat violin all tracks
  • Bruce Mackay trumpet all tracks
  • Christine Ermacoff cello all tracks
  • Dennis Parker bass all tracks
  • Don Ellis flugelhorn, trumpet all tracks
  • Doug Bixby trombone, tuba all tracks
  • Earle Corry violin all tracks
  • Ellen Smith viola all tracks
  • Fred Selden alto saxophone, flute all tracks
  • Jack Caudill trumpet all tracks
  • Jim Sawyer trombone all tracks
  • Jon Clarke oboe all tracks
  • Ken Sawhill trombone all tracks
  • Kenneth Nelson French horn all tracks
  • Lee Pastora congas all tracks
  • Lonnie Shetter alto saxophone all tracks
  • Milcho Leviev piano all tracks
  • Paul Bogosian trumpet all tracks
  • Ralph Humphrey drums (drum set) all tracks
  • Ron Dunn drums (drum set) all tracks
  • Sam Falzone clarinet all tracks

Tracklist

  1. 1-A1 Tears of Joy 2:59
  2. 1-A2 5 / 4 Getaway 7:49
  3. 1-A3 Bulgarian Bulge — Don Ellis 4:55
  4. 1-A4 Get It Together 5:15
  5. 1-B1 Quiet Longing 3:49
  6. 1-B2 Blues in Elf 6:41
  7. 1-B3 Loss 8:21
  8. 2-C1 How's This for Openers? 8:37
  9. 2-C2 Samba Bajada 11:32
  10. 2-D1 Strawberry Soup — Don Ellis 17:36
  11. 2-D2 Euphoric Acid 4:25

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Frequently asked questions

Who played on Tears of Joy?

The line-up of Tears of Joy includes Alfredo Ebat (violin), Bruce Mackay (trumpet), Christine Ermacoff (cello), Dennis Parker (bass), Don Ellis (flugelhorn, trumpet), Doug Bixby (trombone, tuba), Earle Corry (violin) and Ellen Smith (viola).

Which label released Tears of Joy?

Tears of Joy was released in 1971 on Columbia (G 30927).

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