Don Ellis
Don Ellis
Donald Johnson "Don" Elliswas an American jazz trumpeter, drummer, composer and bandleader. He is best known for his extensive musical experimentation, particularly in the area of unusual time signatures. Later in his life he worked as a film composer, among other works contributing a score to 1971's The French Connection and 1973's The Seven-Ups...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionTrumpet Player
Date of Birth25 July 1934
CountryUnited States of America
Don Ellis quotes about
accepted american-musician depends easier values
It is much easier to be accepted if you play like everyone else, and you will get more jobs. It depends on where your values lie.