Music of Don Ellis (Orchestra)

[fblues]

Hi,

I like to listen to big band music.
Among the contemporary bands, Maria Schneider Orchestra
and Italian Instabile Orchestra are my two most favorite big bands.

I got to know the music of Don Ellis and as I become more familiar to jazz,
I could somehow realize that his music was much ahead of his time.
So far, I only have listened to three albums: Electric Bath, Tears of Joy, and Soaring.

I was wondering whether you could recommend me some of his recordings which you like a lot.
I only have a CD player. But, any recommendation would be helpful or Youtube clip is welcome as well.

Also, I was wondering his status in the jazz scene at that time.
Was he also considered as a mainstream jazz musician?

[Zack_Mac]

I’ve been a fan of Don’s for a while. My favorites are Autumn, Live in Monterey, and Live In 3 2/3/4 Time.

[kehaulani]

Nice use of strings:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h47n908FNK8

Also, Don Ellis in India. (Takes a lot of guts!)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YCo8_qRCRg&list=OLAK5uy_mYXzWg9Yj7TxsI66G2OSB3vUg97I5cIDU&pbjreload=10
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[jbuntin]

My favorite is "The New Don Ellis Band Goes Underground" with Patti Allen, vocalists. The Fillmore album has a lot of classic Ellis charts as well.
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[fblues]

Thank you for the kind inputs.
Recently, I have found this Youtube clip.
I feel like the trumpet player came from another planet...

Link

[kehaulani]

Ah, yes. German/Austrian T.V. Love it! Try finding a concert like this on American T.V.
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