Don Ellis Essence CD

Essence Music

List Price	$16.98 (You save $3.93)
Category	Rock/Pop Albums, Jazz CDs, Jazz Instrument, Trumpet
Label	Mighty Quinn
Orig Year	1962
All Time Sales Rank	23725
CD Universe Part number	6882383
Catalog number	1101
Discs	1
Release Date	Aug 23, 2005
Studio/Live	Studio
Mono/Stereo	Stereo
Producer	Richard Bock; Richard Bock; Jerry Roche (Reissue)
Engineer	Richard Bock; Richard Bock
Personnel	Don Ellis - trumpet Nick Martinis - drums Gene Stone - drums Also: Gary Peacock, Paul Bley

Don Ellis Essence Songs

	1.	Johnny Come Lately
	2.	Slow Space
	3.	Ostinato
	4.	Donkey
	5.	Form
	6.	Angel Eyes
	7.	Irony
	8.	Lover

Essence Music Review

Average Rating: (5 out of 5 stars) 5 stars

5 stars No Gimmicks Here!
If you only know of Don Ellis as the leader of a big band that sometimes seemed to be too clever for its own good, then you are in for a big surprise here, as well as a treat. Simply put, this is a program of no-nonsense, forward-thinking small-group jazz that is played with conviction and sincerity. Much of it still sounds refreshingly modern today, 40+ years after the fact. The supporting cast is incredibly strong, and plays to the music with both energy and empathy. Don't let preconceptions of the leader dissuade you from checking out this most invigorating set of music. It's a keeper!
Submitted by Jim Sangrey (Tx, USA)
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5 stars Finally!
I've been waiting for 40 years for this album to be reissued. Ellis could be a fascinating improviser and his playing is more exposed here than in his big band albums, but what makes this session special is the combination of Paul Bley, Gary Peacock and Gene Stone. Good sound.
Submitted by jw (Pittsfield, MA, USA)
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