Don Ellis Orchestra – Soaring (1973/2017)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/192 kHz | Time – 42:45 minutes | 1,67 GB | Genre: Jazz
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © MPS
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.
Tracklist:
01. Don Ellis Orchestra – Whiplash (04:29)
02. Don Ellis Orchestra – Sladka Pitka (06:46)
03. Don Ellis Orchestra – The Devil Made Me Write This Piece (05:58)
04. Don Ellis Orchestra – Go Back Home (03:19)
05. Don Ellis Orchestra – Invincible (06:46)
06. Don Ellis Orchestra – Image Of Maria (03:06)
07. Don Ellis Orchestra – Sidonie (06:44)
08. Don Ellis Orchestra – Nicole (05:33)
