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Don Ellis (1934-1978) was a trumpeter, drummer, arranger, and bandleader who experimented with time signatures, avant-garde, and fusion jazz. He also composed film scores, studied Indian music, and worked with Third Stream and big band ensembles.
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Jun 27, 2022 · Don Ellis was a trumpeter, drummer, composer, arranger, and bandleader who experimented with electronic instruments, unusual meters, and non-Western rhythms. He led a big band from 1966 to 1978 and recorded several albums of his complex and innovative compositions.
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.
Don Ellis was an innovative American jazz trumpeter, composer, and bandleader known for his adventurous approach to jazz that incorporated unusual time signatures and experimental elements.
Don Ellis was a jazz musician who combined jazz, rock and classical music in his compositions. He invented the four-valve trumpet and the superbone, and won a Grammy for The French Connection soundtrack.
Don Ellis was a jazz musician who led a large ensemble and composed experimental and progressive jazz. Learn more about his life, career, and albums on AllMusic, a comprehensive music database and guide.
