Don Ellis at Fillmore
Don Ellis at Fillmore is a live double-LP by big band leader Don Ellis which was released in 1970.[1]
Reception
Al Campbell of Allmusic said "This is a crazy and consistently riotous two-disc set that features the Don Ellis Orchestra at its height".[2] On All About Jazz, Jim Santella observed "Don Ellis takes you off on a whirlwind ride, using electronic trumpet, complex meters, superb big band arrangements, and a cast of experienced sidemen who blow the walls down"[3]
Track listing
Side A
- "Final Analysis" (Don Ellis) – 13:59
- "Excursion II" (John Klemmer) – 5:44
- "The Magic Bus Ate My Doughnut" (Fred Selden) – 2:29
Side B
- "The Blues" (Ellis) – 7:25
- "Salvatore Sam" (Ellis) – 5:06
- "Rock Odyssey" (Hank Levy) – 9:48
Side C
- "Hey Jude" (Lennon–McCartney) – 10:38
- "Antea" (Levy) – 5:59
- "Old Man's Tear" (Klemmer) – 4:53
Side D
- "Great Divide" (Ellis) – 8:42
- "Pussy Wiggle Stomp" (Ellis) – 11:54
Personnel
- Don Ellis - trumpet, drums
- Jay Graydon - guitar
- Lonnie Shetter, Fred Selden, Jon Clarke, Sam Falzone - woodwinds
- John Klemmer (saxophone);
- John Rosenberg, Stuart Blumberg, Glenn Stuart, Jack Coan - trumpet
- Ernie Carlson, Glenn Ferris - trombone
- Don Switzer - bass trombone
- Doug Bixby - contrabass tuba
- Tom Garvin - piano
- Dennis F. Parker - bass
- Ralph Humphrey
- Ron Dunn - drums
- Lee Pastora - congas
References