Soaring

by Don Ellis

Overview

The last album by Don Ellis' big band before the trumpeter suffered a heart attack that would ultimately cut short both his career and his life, this underrated set finds Ellis' orchestra consisting of seven brass (including tuba), four strong woodwind players, a string quartet, and an enlarged six-piece rhythm section that includes guitarist Jay Graydon and keyboardist Milcho Leviev. A special highlight is "Invincible" which is an outstanding feature for altoist Vince Denham; whatever happened to him? Ellis composed four of the eight originals including one titled "The Devil Made Me Write This Piece!" This out-of-print Lp is well worth searching for. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	06/23/2017
Label:	Mps Records
UPC:	4029759119777
Rank:	182889

Tracks

1. Whiplash
2. Sladka Pitka
3. The Devil Made Me Write This Piece
4. Go Back Home
5. Invincible
6. Image of Maria
7. Sidonie
8. Nicole

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Don Ellis   Primary Artist

Technical Credits

Sam Falzone   Arranger,Composer
Milcho Leviev   Arranger,Composer
Don Ellis   Arranger,Composer
Alexej Fried   Arranger,Composer
Hank Levy   Arranger,Composer
Alexej Gustav Brom Fried   Composer