Don Ellis – Live at Montreux

High-energy big band fusion recorded live at the Montreux Jazz Festival.

Trumpeter and bandleader Don Ellis was known for his adventurous time signatures, electric instrumentation, and explosive horn arrangements. Live at Montreux captures his orchestra in peak late-70s form — tight, brassy, and rhythmically complex.

Highlights include:

• Open Wide
• Loneliness
• Future Feature
• Go-No-Go
• Sporting Dance
• Number Two

Ellis blends traditional big band power with fusion-era electric bass, synthesizers, and extended improvisation. A strong live document for collectors of progressive big band and 70s jazz experimentation.