Don Ellis

Bandleader Don Ellis (July 25, 1934 - December 17, 1978) consistently explored the area of unusual time signatures. He was a very skilled trumpet and drum player, composer, and big band leader. He held a Teacher's Certificate for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

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Ellis was viewed by many established jazz musicians as being a bit too much of a showman, given his band's tendency to dress up in trendy costumes, flirt with rock music, and other eccentric behaviors. However, this appealed to younger listeners Ellis strove to court. This iconoclastic approach carried over into their music, as well, bringing new life into the musical genre that persists to this day.

July 25: July 25 is the 206th day (207th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 159 days remaining....

1934: 1934 was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar)....

December 17: December 17 is the 351st day of the year (352nd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. There are 14 days remaining....

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