Don Ellis

Trumpet player and composer of jazz

Don Ellis - Trumpet player and composer of jazz
Born

July 25th, 1934
90 years ago

Died

December 17th, 1978
46 years ago — 44 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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A prominent trumpet player and composer in the jazz genre, contributed significantly to the fusion of jazz with other musical elements. Led the Don Ellis Orchestra, which gained recognition for its innovative arrangements and use of unusual time signatures. Composed and arranged music for films, including notable work for the motion picture "The French Connection." Experimented with different instruments and extended the boundaries of jazz music, influencing future generations of musicians.

Led the Don Ellis Orchestra

Composed for "The French Connection"

Pioneered the use of odd time signatures

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