Don Ellis
American jazz musician (1934-1978) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 44
Donald Johnson Ellis was an American jazz trumpeter, drummer, composer, and bandleader. He is best known for his extensive musical experimentation, particularly in the area of time signatures. Later in his life he worked as a film composer, contributing a score to 1971's The French Connection and 1973's The Seven-Ups.
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Al Kooper Produced Autumn (1968)
Gene Hackman Don wrote The French Connection (1972)
Roy Scheider Don wrote The French Connection (1972)
Fernando Rey Don wrote The French Connection (1971)
Stuart Whitman Don wrote Ruby and The Ransom
Tony Lo Bianco Don wrote The French Connection (1971)- Nat Hentoff Produced How Time Passes (1960)
Teo Macero Produced Connection (1972)
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About this person
Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1934 to 1978 · aged 44
