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Don Ellis

Trumpeter, composer, arranger, and bandleader best known for his 1960s and ‘70s large ensemble work.
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Album Highlights

  • Electric Bath
    Don Ellis / The Don Ell …
    Electric Bath
  • Live In 3 and 2/3/4 Time
    Don Ellis
    Live In 3 and 2/3/4 Tim …
  • Autumn
    Don Ellis / The Don Ell …
    Autumn
  • Live at Monterey
    Don Ellis / The Don Ell …
    Live at Monterey
  • The New Don Ellis Band Goes Underground/Don Ellis at Fillmore
    Don Ellis
    The New Don Ellis Band …
  • Out of Nowhere
    Don Ellis
    Out of Nowhere
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Don Ellis

Don Ellis - Artist Details

Active

1950s - 1970s

Born

July 25, 1934 in Los Angeles, CA

Died

December 17, 1978 in Hollywood, CA

Genre

Jazz

Styles

Experimental Big Band Film Score Post-Bop Progressive Jazz Jazz Instrument Modal Music Trumpet Jazz
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