‘Live’ At Monterey ! – Don Ellis Orchestra* – LP – Pre Owned Vinyl (Arrives in 14days)

Don Ellis and his Orchestra’s performance at the Monterey Jazz Festival stands as a landmark moment in modern jazz. This live album captures Ellis’s relentless pursuit of new rhythmic frontiers—imagine 7/4 grooves, odd-meter swing, and a brass section that feels both unruly and deeply precise. The band’s energy is palpable, as Ellis leads his musicians through daring arrangements that blur the line between composition and improvisation. What sets this record apart isn’t just the technical wizardry, but the playful sense of adventure—the way Ellis’s trumpet soars over swirling time signatures, or how the rhythm section pivots on a dime. For collectors and serious listeners, this is more than a document of a great festival performance; it’s a snapshot of jazz in full evolution, where big band conventions are gleefully upended. If you crave albums that push the boundaries of genre and expectation, ‘Live’ At Monterey! is essential listening. It’s a testament to Don Ellis’s vision and the raw electricity of his orchestra on a stage that was ready for something entirely new.

Track List:
A1 – 33 222 1 222 – 9:50
A2 – Concerto For Trumpet – 11:50
B1 – Passacaglia And Fugue – 6:20
B2 – New Nine – 11:18