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The Don Ellis Orchestra - Electric Bath (1967) [Reissue 1994]  Music

Posted by gribovar at Feb. 2, 2019
The Don Ellis Orchestra - Electric Bath (1967) [Reissue 1994]

The Don Ellis Orchestra - Electric Bath (1967) [Reissue 1994]
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks+.cue+log) - 252 MB | Covers (12 MB) included
Genre: Jazz, Big Band | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Columbia (COL 472620 2)

For his first studio recording with his colorful big band, Don Ellis utilized five trumpets, three trombones, five reeds, Mike Lang on keyboards, three bassists, drummer Steve Bohannon, and three percussionists to perform some remarkable new music. The most memorable selection is "Indian Lady" (accurately described as a "hoedown in 5/4"), which with its false endings is often quite humorous. The other four originals (the trumpeter-leader's feature on "Alone," "Turkish Bath," "Open Beauty," and the 17/4 "New Horizons"), while lesser-known, are also quite spirited. For the first time Ellis opened his band to the influence of rock (making liberal use of electronics) and the results lend themselves to some hilarity.

Don Ellis - Shock Treatment (1968) [Reissue 2001] (Re-up)  Music

Posted by gribovar at Sept. 29, 2021
Don Ellis - Shock Treatment (1968) [Reissue 2001] (Re-up)

Don Ellis Orchestra - Shock Treatment (1968) [Reissue 2001]
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks+.cue+log) - 396 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 157 MB | Covers - 60 MB
Genre: Jazz, Big Band | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Koch Jazz (KOC CD-8590)

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…