Don Ellis

American jazz musician (1934-1978)

Born: 25 July 1934
Los Angeles
Died: 17 December 1978
Hollywood
Country: United States
Active: 1956–
Record labels: Columbia Records, Atlantic Records, Candid Records
Discography: 18 albums

Biography

Don Ellis was a jazz musician who played trumpet, trombone and flugelhorn. Don Ellis was born on 25 July 1934 in Los Angeles and died on 17 December 1978 in Hollywood. The music is usually filed under jazz and big band music. Record labels: Columbia Records, Atlantic Records and Candid Records. The discography here lists 18 albums, from “... How Time Passes...” (1961) to “Don Ellis & The Wojciech Karolak Trio” (2013).

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. Later in his life he worked as a film composer, contributing a score to 1971's The French Connection and 1973's The Seven-Ups.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

... How Time Passes... 1961

New Ideas 1961

Essence 1962

Shock Treatment 1968

The New Don Ellis Band Goes Underground 1969

At Fillmore 1970 · Live

Tears of Joy 1971

Connection 1972

Haiku 1973

Soaring 1973

Music From Other Galaxies and Planets 1977

Live at Montreux 1978 · Live

Out of Nowhere 1988

The French Connection / French Connection II 2001

Pieces of Eight: Live at UCLA 2006 · Live

The Seven-Ups / The Verdict 2007

Live In India 2010 · Live

Don Ellis & The Wojciech Karolak Trio 2013 · Live

Analysed solos by Don Ellis

I Love Youtrumpet · 147 BPM · F-maj · 1961-04-21
Out of Nowheretrumpet · 152 BPM · G-maj · 1961-04-21
Sweet and Lovelytrumpet · 134 BPM · C-maj · 1961-04-21
You Stepped Out of a Dreamtrumpet · 200 BPM · D-maj · 1961-04-21
You Stepped Out of a Dreamtrumpet · 169 BPM · D-maj · 1961-04-21
Johnny Come Latelytrumpet · 211 BPM · G-min · 1962-07-15

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Don Ellis play?

Don Ellis is known for playing trumpet, trombone and flugelhorn.

When and where was Don Ellis born?

Don Ellis was born 25 July 1934 in Los Angeles.

What are Don Ellis's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include ... How Time Passes... (1961), New Ideas (1961), Essence (1962), Shock Treatment (1968) and The New Don Ellis Band Goes Underground (1969).

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