Ellis, along with fellow MDs Reuben Fowler and Al Wood, remains at the helm for a program of contemporary charts as well a few originals one of which was a specially commissioned composition from renowned big band composer Tony Kubis. The title, You Know it Makes Sense, seemingly one of Ellis' favourite expressions.
Think Thad Jones and Mel Lewis or the Clarke Boland Big Band and you're in the ball park with the soloists hitting as many home runs as their illustrious predecessors.
The soloists include many well known names (see graphic below) and all are at the top their game.
The album is released by top UK jazz label Ubuntu Music on Nov. 24. For an album that's hypothetically been 50 years in the making that's not too long to wait. In the meantime, listen to Hello and Goodbye (highlighted below) to whet your appetite. Lance
CD1: Hello and Goodbye; You Know it Makes Sense; Mandeville; Over the Top; Bitter Suite; Body and Soul
CD2: Victor; Naima; Elegant People; My Favorite Things; Show me the Way to go Home; Sax no End
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Just listened to ‘Body and Soul’ and it sounds amazing ! Beautiful Piano/Double bass/Drums intro ( great sounding double bass playing ) then carry’s on with great arranging section work too. Love It !
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