The Don Ellis Orchestra

October, 1966
Pacific Jazz Festival
Costa Mesa, CA
Commercial Recording for Pacific Jazz

Personnel:

Don Ellis, Glenn Stuart, Alan Weight, Ed Warren, Bob Harmon, trumpets; Ruben Leon, Tom Scott, Ira Schulman, Ron Starr, John Magruder, woodwinds; Dave Wells, Ron Myers, Terry Woodson, trombones; Dave Mackay, piano; Ray Neapolitan, Frank De La Rosa, Chuck Dominaco, bass; Steve Bohannon, drums; Alan Estes, drums, timbales; Chino Valdez, conga, bongos

Tracks:

1. Orientation
2. Angel Eyes
3. Freedom [Jazz] Dance
4. Fire Dream (unissued)
5. Concerto for Trumpet

Notes:

• "Though the information listed above is based on the original tapes it has been questioned that 'Concerto for Trumpet' issued on PJ10112 was recorded at the Pacific Jazz Festival." [source: Lord's Jazz Discography]

The confusion begins when one listens to the Monterey album and notices a distinct fidelity change between 'Concerto for Trumpet' and the rest of the tunes. It seems reasonable that the piece was recorded elsewhere, but if it wasn't recorded at Costa Mesa, then where was it recorded?

To make matters worse, the date for the Pacific Jazz Festival in 1966 has been listed in various sources (all credible) as October 8th, 10th, and 18th. I am in the process of determining the correct date.

Releases:

Tracks 1-3:

12" LP: Liberty LBL 83060E
12" LP: Pacific Jazz PJ-10112
CD: Pacific Jazz 7243 5 23996 2 8 (2000)

Track 4:

Unissued.

Track 5:

12" LP: Pacific Jazz PJ 10112 (1966)
12" LP: Pacific Jazz ST 20112
CD: Pacific Jazz CDP 7243 4 94768 2 0 (1998)
7" 45rpm: Pacific Jazz/Liberty 88138 [edited] (1966?)