Don Ellis Concert History

Donald Johnson Ellis (July 25, 1934 – December 17, 1978) 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.

Date Concert Venue Location
Jul 08, 1977
Don Ellis

Montreux Jazz Festival

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Casino de Montreux Montreux, Vaud, Switzerland
Jul 02, 1977
Don Ellis

Newport Jazz Festival New York

Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center New York, New York, United States
Oct 24, 1976
Don Ellis Great American Music Hall San Francisco, California, United States
Oct 23, 1976
Don Ellis Great American Music Hall San Francisco, California, United States
Dec 30, 1974
Don Ellis The Baked Potato Los Angeles, California, United States
Aug 11, 1974
Don Ellis

Stern Grove Festival

Stern Grove San Francisco, California, United States
Nov 01, 1970
Don Ellis Minneapolis Auditorium Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Oct 03, 1970
Don Ellis

Seattle Jazz Spectacular

Seattle Center Arena Seattle, Washington, United States
May 31, 1962
Don Ellis

First International Jazz Festival

D.A.R. Constitution Hall Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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Don Ellis on Nov 12, 1971 [319-small]

Don Ellis
Nov 12, 1971
 Portland, Oregon, United States
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Don Ellis on Nov 12, 1971 [320-small]

Don Ellis
Nov 12, 1971
 Portland, Oregon, United States
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Don Ellis on Nov 12, 1971 [321-small]

Don Ellis
Nov 12, 1971
 Portland, Oregon, United States
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Don Ellis on Nov 12, 1971 [322-small]

Don Ellis
Nov 12, 1971
 Portland, Oregon, United States
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1977 2 concerts
1976 2 concerts
1974 3 concerts
1973 1 concert
1972 4 concerts
1971 1 concert
1970 2 concerts
1962 1 concert

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