Don Ellis - Autumn

Styles: Trumpet Jazz
Year: 1968
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 57:52
Size: 135,5 MB
Art: Front

(19:25)  1. Variations For Trumpet
( 2:00)  2. Scratt And Fluggs
( 6:43)  3. Pussy Wiggle Stomp
( 8:47)  4. K. C. Blues
( 3:16)  5. Child Of Ecstasy
(17:39)  6. Indian Lady

Don Ellis' Orchestra is heard at the peak of its powers on this Columbia LP. "Pussy Wiggle Stomp," a variation on "My dad's better than your dad" but performed in 7/4 time, became the band's theme song, and it has its riotous moments. The 19-and-a-half minute, six-part "Variations for Trumpet" is a major showcase for Ellis, "Scratt and Fluggs" is a brief bit of silliness, and the relatively straightforward "K.C. Blues" features altoist Frank Strozier, John Klemmer on tenor, and keyboardist Pete Robinson. However it is the 17-and-a-half minute "Indian Lady" (a live remake) that really finds the band going crazy. 

Ellis, trombonist Glen Ferris, and keyboardist Robinson play humorous solos before tenors John Klemmer and Sam Falzone engage in a long and nutty tradeoff that is often quite hilarious. The many false endings at the end of this performance add to the general atmosphere. This is a classic release. ~ Scott Yanow http://www.allmusic.com/album/autumn-mw0000426096

Personnel:  Trumpet [Quarter-tone, Amplified] – Don Ellis;  Alto Saxophone – Frank Strozier , Ira Schulman;  Alto Saxophone, Flute, Piccolo Flute – Ron Starr;  Baritone Saxophone, Bass Clarinet – John Magruder;  Bass – Dave Parlato;  Bass Trombone – Don Switzer;  Bass, Electric Bass [Fender] – Ray Neapolitan;  Clarinet – Frank Strozier, John Klemmer;  Clarinet, Clarinet [A] – John Magruder;  Clavinet, Piano – Pete Robinson;  Congas – Lee Pastora;  Drums – Ralph Humphrey;  Electric Piano, Piano [Prepared] – Pete Robinson;  Piano, Clavinet, Electric Piano – Mike Lang; Soprano Saxophone, Alto Saxophone, Clarinet, Clarinet – Ron Starr;  Soprano Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet – Sam Falzone;  Tenor Saxophone – John Klemmer, Sam Falzone;  Trombone – Ernie Carlson, Glenn Ferris, Terry Woodson; Trumpet – Glenn Stuart;  Trumpet, Flugelhorn – Bob Harmon, John Rosenberg, Stu Blumberg;  Tuba – Doug Bixby, Roger Bobo;  Vibraphone, Percussion [Miscellaneous] – Mark Stevens

Autumn

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