Pieces of Eight
Released: Feb 28, 2006
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Released: Feb 28, 2006
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Recorded live at UCLA in 1967, this archival release is seeing the light of day repackaged and remastered nearly four decades after its initial performance. Pieces of Eight was assembled only once...
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Electric Bath
Released: Jun 24, 1994
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Released: Jun 24, 1994
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For his first studio recording with his colorful big band, Don Ellis utilized five trumpets, three trombones, five reeds, Mike Lang on keyboards, three bassists, drummer Steve Bohannon, and three...
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Tears of Joy
Released: May 20, 1971
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Released: May 20, 1971
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Recorded in 1971, Tears of Joy is a Don Ellis classic. The sheer musical strength of this ensemble is pretty much unparalleled in his career. The trumpeter/leader had backed off -- a bit -- from...
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Live at Montreux - BONUS TRACKS
Released: July 1977
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Released: July 1977
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Don Ellis' final record as a leader (he passed away from a bad heart in December 1978) is a worthwhile effort. Ellis' large orchestra (four reeds, eight brass, one keyboard, two bassists, two...
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Electric Bath - BONUS TRACKS
Released: Sep 19, 1967
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Released: Sep 19, 1967
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For his first studio recording with his colorful big band, Don Ellis utilized five trumpets, three trombones, five reeds, Mike Lang on keyboards, three bassists, drummer Steve Bohannon, and three...
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Shock Treatment
Released: Feb 14, 1968
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Released: Feb 14, 1968
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Don Ellis was such a talented trumpeter, composer, and organizer that everything he recorded as a leader has at least some unusual moments worth exploring. His big bands were characterized by big...
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