Tears of Joy

Description

The first album with strings. Highly recommended for those interested in the beginnings of the Orchestra's more "symphonic" sound.

Liner Notes

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Track Listing

12" LP: Columbia CG 30927 (1971)
12" LP: Columbia CQ 30927 [quadrophonic]
12" LP: CBS S 67216 [Europe]
CD: Wounded Bird WOU-927 (2005)

1. Tears of Joy
2. 5/4 Getaway
3. Bulgarian Bulge
4. Get It Together
5. Quiet Longing
6. Blues in Elf
7. Loss
8. How's This For Openers?
9. Samba Bajada
10. Strawberry Soup
11. Euphoric Acid

Track 4 is by Sam Falzone.
Track 9 is by Hank Levy.
Track 3 is public domain, arranged by Don Ellis.
All others composed and arranged by Don Ellis.

Personnel

Trumpets

Paul Bogosian
Jack Caudill
Bruce MacKay

Woodwinds

Fred Selden
Lonnie Shetter
Sam Falzone
John Clarke

Trombones

Jim Sawyer
Kenny Sawhill (bass)
Dough Bixby (contrabass, tuba)

French Horn

Kenneth Nelson

Strings

Alfredo Ebat (violin)
Earle Corry (violin)
Ellen Smith (viola)
Christine Ermacoff (cello)

Rhythm Section

Milcho Leviev, keyboards
Dennis Parker, bass
Ralph Humphrey, drums
Ron Dunn, drums
Don Ellis, drums (on 2, 8, and 12)
Lee Pastora, conga

Recording Information

Recorded over May 20th - 23rd, 1971 at the Basin Street West, Los Angeles, CA.