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1960s · Jazz

The Don Ellis Orchestra

The Don Ellis Orchestra connects directly to 16 artists, and through them to at least 23 more acts. Mike Lang played in Vic Lewis West Coast All Stars. Dave Wells played in The Baja Marimba Band, Pat Longo’s Super Big Band and Johnny Mandel and his Orchestra. Alan Estes played in The Henry Mancini Orchestra, The Mothers of Invention (1972) and The Midnight Jazz Band.

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Bands & Artists Connected to The Don Ellis Orchestra

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Background

Donald Johnson Ellis 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…via Wikipedia

Career Highlights

4 albums
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Selected Discography

  1. 1967Electric Bath
  2. 1967Live in 3⅔/4 Time
  3. 1968Autumn
  4. 1988'Live' at Monterey!
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