Don Ellis Orchestra

Don Ellis, a renowned artist of the Orchestra, has created musical history with his best songs and albums. An American jazz trumpeter and composer, Ellis incorporated elements of diverse genres like swing, rock, funk and Indian classical into “big band” jazz designs. His unique take on “third stream jazz” structures remain invaluable to modern music even today. With an impressive repertoire of over 65 compositions recorded by over 15 labels with various orchestras late in his career during the latter half of the 1960s to the early 1970s. Fans will recall musical extraordinary cross-genred melodies from his singles like Bye Bye Blackbird, as well as memorable albums such as Tears Of Joy and Electric Bath featuring dramatic complex time signatures content housed in a new mystical style. As one of his real masterpieces achieved in comparison to brilliant releases like Out Africa And Live at Monterey, Don Ellis left behind an incredible legacy that continues to inspire many to this day.