Don Ellis
Name:
Don Ellis
Wikipedia:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Ellis
Wikipedia Summary:
Don Ellis was an American jazz trumpeter, drummer, composer, and bandleader. Known for his innovative use of unusual time signatures and electronic effects, Ellis occasionally incorporated elements from various world music traditions, including Middle Eastern influences.
Born:
1934
Died:
1978
Url1:
https://www.allmusic.com/artist/don-ellis-mn0000134107
Notes:
Don Ellis's exploration of complex rhythms and non-Western musical elements sometimes included influences from Middle Eastern music. His experimentation with unusual time signatures, some of which are common in Middle Eastern music, created interesting parallels between his jazz compositions and Middle Eastern rhythmic traditions. Ellis's use of quarter-tone trumpet techniques also resonated with the microtonal aspects of some Middle Eastern musical styles. While not exclusively focused on Middle Eastern themes, Ellis's innovative approach to jazz often incorporated elements that shared similarities with or were inspired by Middle Eastern musical concepts.