Ellis, Don

Vinyl Records and Rare LPs:

	At Fillmore New - LP - G 30243 Sealed 1970 2LP Gatefold Original. “This Is A Crazy And Consistently Riotous Two-Disc Set That Features The Don Ellis Orchestra At Its Height. The 20-Piece Orchestra (With Trumpeter Ellis Doubling On Drums Along With A Regular Drummer And Two Percussionists) Often Used Electronic Devices (Such As Ring Modulators) At The Time To Really Distort Its Sound. When Coupled With Odd Time Signatures And Such Exuberant Soloists As Ellis, Trombonist Glenn Ferris, Tenor Saxophonist John Klemmer (Showcased On The Remarkable "Excursion II"), Guitarist Jay Graydon, Altoists Fred Selden And Lonnie Shetter, And Tenor Sam Falzone, The Results Are Quite Memorable. Highlights Of The Date Include "Final Analysis" (Which Contains A Countless Number Of False Endings), A Bizarre Rendition Of "Hey Jude," And An Often Hilarious Remake Of "Pussy Wiggle Stomp.” more
	Autumn New - LP - CS 9721 Sealed 1969 Stereo (Label Variation Unknown) Priced As A 2nd Issue. Features Frank Strozier, John Klemmer And Others. Small Bump/Crease To Bottom Right Corner. “Don Ellis' Orchestra Is Heard At The Peak Of Its Powers On This Columbia LP. "Pussy Wiggle Stomp," A Variation On "My Dad's Better Than Your Dad" But Performed In 7/4 Time, Became The Band's Theme Song, And It Has Its Riotous Moments. The 19-And-A-Half Minute, Six-Part "Variations For Trumpet" Is A Major Showcase For Ellis, "Scratt And Fluggs" Is A Brief Bit Of Silliness, And The Relatively Straightforward "K.C. Blues" Features Altoist Frank Strozier, John Klemmer On Tenor, And Keyboardist Pete Robinson. However It Is The 17-And-A-Half Minute "Indian Lady" (A Live Remake) That Really Finds The Band Going Crazy. Ellis, Trombonist Glen Ferris, And Keyboardist Robinson Play Humorous Solos Before Tenors John Klemmer And Sam Falzone Engage In A Long And Nutty Tradeoff That Is Often Quite Hilarious. The Many False Endings At The End Of This Performance Add To The General Atmosphere. This Is A Classic Release.” Scott Yanow, All Music Guide. more
	Autumn Used - LP - CS 9721 1968 2-Eye 360 Sound Stereo Original. 1C/1C Stampers. Jacket Has Tiny Sticker Tear To Top Right Front Jacket And 1" x 1/2" Top Left Paper Tear To Back, Hence Price. more
	Can I Steal A Little Love: Swing, Ballad & Blues New - LP - DE 1085 Sealed 1985 Original Featuring Tom Reynolds, Frank Fisher, Barbara Speed, Mike Rinta, Jim Newman, Dick Crolley And Others. more
	Connection New - LP - KC 31766 Sealed 1972 Original Featuring Gary Herbig, Leo Pastora, Vince Denham, Ralph Humphrey, Glenn Ferris, Sam Falzone And Others. Includes The Killer "French Connection Theme." Wow! First Copy We Have Had In Stock In Eight Years. Small Promo Sticker On Back Cover. Small Corner Bump To Top Left. more
	Connection Used - LP - C 31766 Beautiful 1972 Original Featuring Gary Herbig, Leo Pastora, Vince Denham, Ralph Humphrey, Glenn Ferris, Sam Falzone And Others. Includes The Killer "French Connection Theme." Wow! more
	Don Ellis At Fillmore Used - LP - G 30243 1970 2LP Gatefold . Mild Ring Wear And Several Tiny Edge Bumps. “This Is A Crazy And Consistently Riotous Two-Disc Set That Features The Don Ellis Orchestra At Its Height. The 20-Piece Orchestra (With Trumpeter Ellis Doubling On Drums Along With A Regular Drummer And Two Percussionists) Often Used Electronic Devices (Such As Ring Modulators) At The Time To Really Distort Its Sound. When Coupled With Odd Time Signatures And Such Exuberant Soloists As Ellis, Trombonist Glenn Ferris, Tenor Saxophonist John Klemmer (Showcased On The Remarkable "Excursion II"), Guitarist Jay Graydon, Altoists Fred Selden And Lonnie Shetter, And Tenor Sam Falzone, The Results Are Quite Memorable. Highlights Of The Date Include "Final Analysis" (Which Contains A Countless Number Of False Endings), A Bizarre Rendition Of "Hey Jude," And An Often Hilarious Remake Of "Pussy Wiggle Stomp.” more
	Electric Bath Used - LP - CS 9585 360 Stereo Original, 1C/1C Stampers. An Aural Collage Influenced By The Beatles, Stockhausen & Ravi Shankar. Features The Amazing 10 Minute "Turkish Bath" Track. Gentle Signs Of Ring Wear, Light Corner/Seam Rubbing. more
	Electric Bath New - LP - CS 9585 Sealed 360 Stereo Original Featuring The Incredible "Turkish Bath" Track. more
	Essence Used - LP - 55 Beautiful 1962 Deep Groove Mono, Laminated Jacket Original. Features Paul Bley, Gary Peacock, Gene Stone And Nick Martinis. more
	Essence New - LP - S 55 Sealed 1962 Stereo Original. Don Ellis, Trumpet; Paul Bley, Piano; Gary Peacock, Bass; Gene Stone, Drums; Nick Martinis, Drums. “The Rarest Of All Don Ellis Sessions, Essence Matches The Trumpeter With Pianist Paul Bley, Bassist Gary Peacock, And Either Nick Martinis Or Gene Stone On Drums. Ellis, Who Sought During This Period To Transfer Ideas And Concepts From Modern Classical Music Into Adventurous Jazz, Often Experimented With Time, Tempos And The Use Of Space While Still Swinging. His Renditions Of Billy Strayhorn's "Johnny Come Lately," "Angel Eyes" And "Lover" Are Quite Fresh, He Contributes Four Interesting Originals And Introduces Carla Bley's "Wrong Key Donkey" (Here Simply Called "Donkey"). This Is Thought-Provoking Music That Is Certainly Way Overdue To Be Reissued.” Scott Yanow, All Music Guide. more
	Haiku Used - LP - MC 25341 1973 Original, CC. Appears Unplayed. Features Ray Brown, Milcho Leviev, John Guerin, Tommy Tedesco And Others. more
	Haiku New - LP - MC 25341 Sealed 1973 Original Featuring Ray Brown, Milcho Leviev, John Guerin, Tommy Tedesco And Others. “This Album Is A Very Different Don Ellis Record. Rather Than Using A Big Band, The Trumpeter Is Well Showcased While Backed By A Large String Section On Ten Moody Originals. Although The Rhythm Section Includes Keyboardist Milcho Leviev And Bassist Ray Brown, The Focus Throughout This Set Is Almost Entirely On Ellis, Who Plays Beautifully On His Ten Picturesque Pieces. In Some Ways This Out-Of-Print LP Is An Ancestor Of New Age For Much Of The Music Is Quite Mellow. A Definite Change Of Pace For Don Ellis.” Scott Yanow, AMG. more
	Haiku Used - LP - MC 25341 1973 Original. Appears Unplayed. Features Ray Brown, Milcho Leviev, John Guerin, Tommy Tedesco And Others. more
	How Time Passes Used - LP - 9004 Beautiful 1960 Deep Groove Stereo Original Featuring Jaki Byard, Alto Sax And Piano; Ron Carter, Bass And Charlie Persip, Drums. more
	Live At Monterey New - LP - ST 20112 Sealed 1966 Stereo Gatefold Original. more
	Live At Montreux New - LP - SD 19176 Sealed 1978 Original. Small Saw Cut. more
	Live At Montreux New - LP - SD 19178 Sealed 1978 Original. Saw cut. Don Ellis’s "Live at Montreux," recorded during the 1977 Montreux Jazz Festival, stands as a testament to his pioneering approach to big band jazz. Renowned for his use of complex time signatures and unconventional instrumentation, Ellis leads his ensemble through a high-energy performance that pushes the boundaries of jazz composition and improvisation. The album captures the raw excitement and spontaneity of a live setting, highlighting Ellis's mastery in integrating electric instruments and global rhythms. For jazz enthusiasts seeking a vivid snapshot of late-1970s innovation, "Live at Montreux" serves as an essential listening experience that showcases Don Ellis’s ability to fuse technical brilliance with accessible groove. more
	Live In 3/2/3/4 Time New - LP - PJ 10123 Sealed 1967 Gatefold Stereo Original. Features Tom Scott. Recorded Live At Shelly's Manne-Hole. Although A Cut Corner Is Visible In The Photo, This Copy Does Not Have One. more
	New Don Ellis Band Goes Underground New - LP - CS 9889 Sealed 1969 360 Stereo Original. more
	New Ideas New - LP - OJC 431 Sealed, Out Of Print OJC Reissue. Originally Released On New Jazz. more
	New Ideas New - LP - PR 7607 Sealed Early 70s Green Label All Analogue Reissue Of New Jazz 8257 Recorded In 1961. Shrink Is Partially Torn And The Exposed Cover Corners Have Some Damage, Hence Price. more
	New Ideas New - LP - PR 7607 Sealed Early 70s Green Label All Analogue Reissue Of New Jazz 8257 Recorded In 1961. more
	Shock Treatment Used - LP - CS 9668 Pristine 1968 US 2-Eye stereo original; Santa Maria pressing. NM- jacket, tiny corner ding. "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 brassy arrangements, odd meters that somehow always swung, lots of trumpet solos by Ellis, and an often visceral excitement. Although not equal to his best records such as Electric Bath, this late recording of Ellis' band is filled with all these traits, and thus exudes lots of excitement and electricity. At this stage in his career, the trumpeter seemed to be searching for a breakthrough, perhaps on a popular level. This manifests itself with occasional Age of Aquarius vocals and spacy harmonies that appeal to a broad audience. Even the more commercial tracks delight with unconventional characteristics, despite their somewhat compromising nature. There is plenty of the "old" Ellis in full view, however, as the band rocks with its well-known and only half in jest "Beat Me Daddy, Seven to the Bar." Ellis was an emotionally powerful and technically proficient player, something that is sometimes overlooked; his feature on "I Remember Clifford" is a minor tour de force. The trumpeter wrote regularly for his band, but also attracted some outstanding composers, such as Hank Levy and Howlett Smith. While the soloists (other than Ellis, of course) were not always of the caliber of some of the competition, they were at a somewhat disadvantage in that they had to learn to play in strange time signatures -- not an easy task." All Music Guide - Steve Loewy. more
	Shock Treatment New - LP - CS 9668 Sealed 1968 360 Stereo Original From The Collection Of A Columbia Record Exec. Promo Stamp On Back Cover. more
	Soaring Used - LP - MB 25123 1973 Original. Appears Unplayed. more
	Tears Of Joy Quad - LP - GQ 30927 Sealed, Rare SQ Quadraphonic 2LP Gold Label Housed In A Gatefold Cover. Compatible With Stereo Systems. “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 Some Of His Outlandish And Beautifully Excessive Use Of Strange And Unconventional Time Signatures, Though There Is No Lack Of Pioneering Experimentalism In Tone, Color, Arrangement, Or Style. This Double LP/CD Features A String Quartet, A Brass Octet (Four Trumpets, Tuba, Bass Trombone, Trombone, And French Horn), Four Winds, And A Rhythm Section Boasting Two Drummers, A Percussionist, A Bassist, And The Bulgarian Jazz Piano Wizard Milcho Leviev. The Most Notable Tunes Are The Intense Adrenaline Surge Of "5/4 Getaway" (With A Killer String Arrangement By Hank Levy, One Of Three Arrangers On This Set) And The Blazing Eastern European Klezmer Meets Bulgarian Wedding Music Meets Hard Bop Blues Of "Bulgarian Bulge." Leviev's Solo On The Latter Comes Right Out Of The Knotty, Full-On Bore Of The Tune's Melody (Written By Ellis, Who Scored All But Three Selections), And Cites Everyone From Wynton Kelly To Scott Joplin To Mal Waldron. Elsewhere, Such As On "Quiet Longing," The Strings Are Utilized As The Base And Texture Of Color. One Can Hear Gil Evans' Influence Here, And In The Restrained Tenderness Of This Short Work One Can Also Hear Ellis' Profound Lyricism In His Flügelhorn Solo. On The 17-Plus Minute "Strawberry Soup" (With A Vocal Quartet In The Background), Ellis Gets To Show What His Band Is Capable Of In Its Different Formations. Full Of Both Subtle And Garish Colors, Timbral Grace And Vulgarity, Elegant And Roughly Hewn Textures, And A Controlled Yet Wildly Divergent Set Of Dynamics, This Tune Is One Of The Most Adventurous And Most Brilliantly Composed, Arranged, And Executed Works To Come Out Of The Modern Big Band Literature. It Is Virtually A Big-Band Concerto. Ultimately, Tears Of Joy Stands As A Singular Achievement In A Career Full Of Them By A Musical Auteur Whose Creativity Seemingly Knew Few If Any Bounds.” Thom Jurek, AMG. more
	Tears Of Joy Used - LP - G 30927 1971 US Original, Santa Maria. Housed In A Gatefold Jacket With Original Company Inner Sleeves. Cover Shows Ring Wear Front & Back. "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 Some Of His Outlandish And Beautifully Excessive Use Of Strange And Unconventional Time Signatures, Though There Is No Lack Of Pioneering Experimentalism In Tone, Color, Arrangement, Or Style. This Double LP/CD Features A String Quartet, A Brass Octet (Four Trumpets, Tuba, Bass Trombone, Trombone, And French Horn), Four Winds, And A Rhythm Section Boasting Two Drummers, A Percussionist, A Bassist, And The Bulgarian Jazz Piano Wizard Milcho Leviev. This Is A Sprawling Album. Disc One Is Made Up Of Short-To Mid-Length Pieces, The Most Notable Of Which Are The Intense Adrenaline Surge Of "5/4 Getaway" (With A Killer String Arrangement By Hank Levy, One Of Three Arrangers On This Set) And The Blazing Eastern European Klezmer Meets Bulgarian Wedding Music Meets Hard Bop Blues Of "Bulgarian Bulge." Leviev's Solo On The Latter Comes Right Out Of The Knotty, Full-On Bore Of The Tune's Melody (Written By Ellis, Who Scored All But Three Selections), And Cites Everyone From Wynton Kelly To Scott Joplin To Mal Waldron. Elsewhere, Such As On "Quiet Longing," The Strings Are Utilized As The Base And Texture Of Color. One Can Hear Gil Evans' Influence Here, And In The Restrained Tenderness Of This Short Work One Can Also Hear Ellis' Profound Lyricism In His Flügelhorn Solo. The Second Disc's First Moment, "How's This For Openers?," Is A Knotty Composition That Touches On Bolero, Aaron Copland, And Operatic Overture. Levy's "Samba Bajada" Is A Swinging Opus That Uses Tropes From Early Deodato In His Bossa Years, Sergio Mendes, And Jobim, And Weaves Them Through With An Elegant, Punchy Sense Of Hard Bop And The American Theater. On The 17-Plus Minute "Strawberry Soup" (With A Vocal Quartet In The Background), Ellis Gets To Show What His Band Is Capable Of In Its Different Formations. Full Of Both Subtle And Garish Colors, Timbral Grace And Vulgarity, Elegant And Roughly Hewn Textures, And A Controlled Yet Wildly Divergent Set Of Dynamics, This Tune Is One Of The Most Adventurous And Most Brilliantly Composed, Arranged, And Executed Works To Come Out Of The Modern Big Band Literature. It Is Virtually A Big-band Concerto. Ultimately, Tears Of Joy Stands As A Singular Achievement In A Career Full Of Them By A Musical Auteur Whose Creativity Seemingly Knew Few If Any Bounds." AMG Review By Thom Jurek. more
	Tears Of Joy Used - LP - G 30927 1971 US Original, Santa Maria Pressing. VG++/EX Vinyl. Housed In A Gatefold Jacket With Original Company Inner Sleeves. Cover Shows Light Ring Wear Front & Back. Corner Cut. "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 Some Of His Outlandish And Beautifully Excessive Use Of Strange And Unconventional Time Signatures, Though There Is No Lack Of Pioneering Experimentalism In Tone, Color, Arrangement, Or Style. This Double LP/CD Features A String Quartet, A Brass Octet (Four Trumpets, Tuba, Bass Trombone, Trombone, And French Horn), Four Winds, And A Rhythm Section Boasting Two Drummers, A Percussionist, A Bassist, And The Bulgarian Jazz Piano Wizard Milcho Leviev. This Is A Sprawling Album. Disc One Is Made Up Of Short-To Mid-Length Pieces, The Most Notable Of Which Are The Intense Adrenaline Surge Of "5/4 Getaway" (With A Killer String Arrangement By Hank Levy, One Of Three Arrangers On This Set) And The Blazing Eastern European Klezmer Meets Bulgarian Wedding Music Meets Hard Bop Blues Of "Bulgarian Bulge." Leviev's Solo On The Latter Comes Right Out Of The Knotty, Full-On Bore Of The Tune's Melody (Written By Ellis, Who Scored All But Three Selections), And Cites Everyone From Wynton Kelly To Scott Joplin To Mal Waldron. Elsewhere, Such As On "Quiet Longing," The Strings Are Utilized As The Base And Texture Of Color. One Can Hear Gil Evans' Influence Here, And In The Restrained Tenderness Of This Short Work One Can Also Hear Ellis' Profound Lyricism In His Flügelhorn Solo. The Second Disc's First Moment, "How's This For Openers?," Is A Knotty Composition That Touches On Bolero, Aaron Copland, And Operatic Overture. Levy's "Samba Bajada" Is A Swinging Opus That Uses Tropes From Early Deodato In His Bossa Years, Sergio Mendes, And Jobim, And Weaves Them Through With An Elegant, Punchy Sense Of Hard Bop And The American Theater. On The 17-Plus Minute "Strawberry Soup" (With A Vocal Quartet In The Background), Ellis Gets To Show What His Band Is Capable Of In Its Different Formations. Full Of Both Subtle And Garish Colors, Timbral Grace And Vulgarity, Elegant And Roughly Hewn Textures, And A Controlled Yet Wildly Divergent Set Of Dynamics, This Tune Is One Of The Most Adventurous And Most Brilliantly Composed, Arranged, And Executed Works To Come Out Of The Modern Big Band Literature. It Is Virtually A Big-band Concerto. Ultimately, Tears Of Joy Stands As A Singular Achievement In A Career Full Of Them By A Musical Auteur Whose Creativity Seemingly Knew Few If Any Bounds." All Music Guide - Thom Jurek more