Don Ellis - Soaring (1973) [Reissue 2008]
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks+.cue+log) - 249 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 101 MB | Covers - 35 MB
Genre: Jazz, Big Band, Progressive Jazz | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Universal Music (06025 1785959)
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks+.cue+log) - 249 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 101 MB | Covers - 35 MB
Genre: Jazz, Big Band, Progressive Jazz | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Universal Music (06025 1785959)
The last album by Don Ellis' big band before the trumpeter suffered a heart attack that would ultimately cut short both his career and his life, this underrated set finds Ellis' orchestra consisting of seven brass (including tuba), four strong woodwind players, a string quartet, and an enlarged six-piece rhythm section that includes guitarist Jay Graydon and keyboardist Milcho Leviev. A special highlight is "Invincible" which is an outstanding feature for altoist Vince Denham; whatever happened to him? Ellis composed four of the eight originals including one titled "The Devil Made Me Write This Piece!"