The New Don Ellis Band Goes Underground

Description

Rock-inspired original compositions and arrangements of contemporary popular songs. Featuring vocalist Patti Allen on four tunes.

Track Listing

12" LP: Columbia CS 9889 (1969)
12" LP: CBS 4518 [Europe] (1969)
CD: Wounded Bird WOU-9889 (2005)

1. House in the Country (Al Kooper)
2. Don't Leave Me (Harry Nilsson)
3. Higher (Sly Stone)
4. Bulgarian Bulge (traditional)
5. Eli's Comin' (Laura Nyro)
6. Acoustical Lass (Don Ellis)
7. Goood Feelin' (Don Ellis)
8. Send My Baby Back (Lonnie Hewitt, Ernest Marbray)
9. Love For Rent (Fred Selden)
10. It's Your Thing (Isley Bros.)
11. Ferris Wheel (Don Ellis)
12. Black Baby (Don Ellis, Patti Allen)

Personnel

Trumpets

Glenn Stuart
Stu Blumberg
John Rosenberg
Jack Coan

Woodwinds

Fred Selden (alto, soprano sax, flute, clarinet)
Lonnie Shetter (alto, soprano sax, flute, clarinet)
Sam Falzone (tenor sax, flute)
Mike Altschul (bari sax, clarinet, bass clarinet, flute)
John Clarke (bari sax)

Trombones

Jock Ellis
George Bohannon
Glenn Ferris
Dana Hughes (bass)
Doug Bixby (contrabass, tuba)

Rhythm Section

Pete Robinson, Fender Rhodes, clavinet, harpsichord, piano
Jay Graydon, guitar
Joe Julian, bass
Carol Kaye, bass
Gary Todd, bass
Ralph Humphrey, drums
Rick Quintinal, drums, vibes, percussion
Gene Strimling, percussion
Lee Pastora, congas, bongos

Vocals

Patti Allen (lead)
The Blossoms (back-up)

Recording Information

Track 5 recorded on January 13th, 1969 in Los Angeles, CA.
All others recorded in January 1969 in Los Angeles, CA.