Don Ellis: Live with the Ohio State University Big Band [February, 1977]

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Description

Fairly self-explanatory. The college band does a great job at reading Ellis' difficult charts. This item provides a much needed insight into a mysterious period in Ellis' career.

Very special thanks to Francesco for sending this along.

Track Listing

1. Introduction
2. Let's Do It This Way for a While [note: this was before the song was known as "Eros"]
3. Superbone Presentation
4. Palomar
5. Quarter-Tone Trumpet Presentation
6. French Connection Announcement
7. French Connection II & I themes

Personnel

OSU band personnel unknown.

Don Ellis - trumpet, superbone

Recording Information

Recorded in February 1977 at OSU in Columbus, OH.