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This is a crazy and consistently riotous two-disc set that features the Don Ellis Orchestra at its height. The 20-piece orchestra (with trumpeter Ellis doubling on drums along with a regular drummer and two percussionists) often used electronic devices (such as ring modulators) at the time to really distort its sound. When coupled with odd time signatures and such exuberant soloists as Ellis, trombonist Glenn Ferris, tenor saxophonist John Klemmer (showcased on the remarkable "Excursion II"), guitarist Jay Graydon, altoists Fred Selden and Lonnie Shetter, and tenor Sam Falzone, the results are quite memorable. Highlights of the date include "Final Analysis" (which contains a countless number of false endings), a bizarre rendition of "Hey Jude," and an often hilarious remake of "Pussy Wiggle Stomp." In 2005, the Wounded Bird label reissued this session on CD for the first time. Unfortunately, no bonus tracks were available. ~ Scott Yanow & Al Campbell
Recording information: Bill Graham's Fillmore West (06/1970).
Arrangers: John Klemmer; Don Ellis; Fred Selden; Les Hooper; Hank Levy.
Personnel: Don Ellis (trumpet, drums); Don Ellis; Lonnie Shetter (woodwinds, saxophone, wind); Lonnie Shetter (woodwinds); Sam Faizone, John Clark (saxophone, wind); Don Switzer, Don Switzer (bass trombone); Doug Bixby (tuba, double bass); Don Quigley (tuba); Doug Bixby (contrabass tuba); Dennis Parker (bass instrument); Ron Dunn, Ronnie Dunn (drums, percussion); Ralph Haumphrey, Ron Dunn, Ralph Humphrey (drums); Jay Graydon (guitar); Fred Selden, John Klemmer (woodwinds, saxophone, wind); Jon Clarke, Sam Falzone (woodwinds, saxophone); John Rosenberg, Stewart Blumberg, Glenn Stuart, Jack Coan (trumpet); Ernie Carlson, Glenn Ferris (trombone); Tom Garvin (piano); Lee Pastora (congas).
Liner Note Author: Don Ellis.
Don Ellis At Fillmore Music | List Price | $15.98 (You save $2.13) | | Category | Rock/Pop Albums, Jazz CDs, Jazz Instrument, Live Performances, Trumpet | | Label | Wounded Bird | | Orig Year | 1970 | | All Time Sales Rank |  5566  | | CD Universe Part number | 6876122 | | Catalog number | 3024 | | Discs | 2 | | Release Date | Aug 23, 2005 | | Studio/Live | Live | | Mono/Stereo | Stereo | | Producer | Brent Dangerfield | | Personnel | John Clark - saxophone, wind
Jay Graydon - guitar
Ralph Humphrey - drums
Don Ellis - trumpet, drums
John Klemmer - woodwinds, saxophone, wind
Ronnie Dunn - drums, percussion
John Rosenberg
Sam Falzone - woodwinds, saxophone
Sam Falzone - woodwinds, saxophone
Glenn Ferris - trombone
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Don Ellis At Fillmore Songs | | Don Ellis At Fillmore CD DISC 1: |
| 1. | Final Analysis |
| 2. | Excursion II |
| 3. | Magic Bus Ate My Doughnut, The |
| 4. | Blues, The |
| 5. | Salvatore Sam |
| 6. | Rock Odyssey |
| | Don Ellis At Fillmore Songs DISC 2: |
| 1. | Hey Jude |
| 2. | Antea |
| 3. | Old Man's Tear |
| 4. | Great Divide |
| 5. | Pussy Wiggle Stomp |
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Don Ellis At Fillmore Music Review Average Rating: (4.7 out of 5 stars)   The Don Ellis release I (and others) waited for.
I've been waiting years for this reissue, and I know several others at my local store who shared that feeling. My vinyl had a warp, and wasn't great anyway, so it was every bit as great as I remembered to hear "Final Analysis" kick off a very exciting album. Where else are you gonna hear bewildering time signatures played at rock intensity by a pumped young jazz big band in front of knowing jazz hippies in a pyschedelic venue? Where else are you going to hear a ring modulator on a trumpet? So much talent on display, from chops to arranging to writing. I knew a bass player who claimed to have played with Don Ellis slightly before this period, and I asked him how he could deal with those time signatures. His response: "Easy....one, one, one, one, one...." For those unfamiliar Wounded Bird is a no-frills reissue label at a reasonable price. Bonus material and packaging hardly matter with music this good.
Submitted by Bruce (Seattle, WA USA) 
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 At last!
What a treat to have this old favorite album out on CD. Perhaps the first jazz LP I ever bought. Ellis was a fascinating guy, connecting the big band and fusion eras with his talented combos and odd time signatures. You could tie your feet in knots trying to tap your toes to his tunes. I saw this band play two sets live soon after the release of this record - one of my favorite concert memories. I even requested (and they complied) a 2nd version of "Final Analysis". Great memories
Submitted by steve7701 (Sierra Vista, AZ)
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Best Don Ellis album ever
Saw this album live in Iowa City(1970)have had it on album since then waiting for release on disc. If you've never heard electrified quarter tone trumpet before you're in for a treat. Funky time signatures,multiple trap sets its great in surround sound. Bill North Liberty,Ia
Submitted by frognsib (North Liberty,Ia,USA)
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