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.
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Miles Davis
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Harry Edison
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Dick Morrissey
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Bobby Hackett
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Michael Mantler
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Benny Goodman
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Bud Freeman
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Modern Jazz Quartet
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Eric Dolphy
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Kenny Clarke
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Sarah Vaughan
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Joe Wilder
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Joe Mondragon
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Jon Faddis
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Ray Nance
American musician
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Art Pepper
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Howard McGhee
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Jimmy Giuffre
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