RFI: Don Ellis

rushomancy otm. I would start wtih Electric Bath, which I think is a masterpiece. Would go Tears of Joy next, Bulgarian Bulge was the first song I heard by him and it's still my favorite. Probably a tossup between Shock Treatment, Haiku and Autumn for the next spot or two.

also this
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wI9caeoZ_kM

Thanks for the recommendations. I'll try to rustle up copies of Electric Bath and Live at the Fillmore (I have a weakness for destructive/annhilative covers). I'll report back after I've listened.

Finally got Electric Bath. Report on first listen: not as out there as I'd hoped (mostly 5/4 or 7/4 with reasonably well-trodden chord progressions, though "New Horizons" is in 17/8), but terrific, detailed arrangements and energetic, committed soloing.

I'll give it a few more spins to see how/whether my opinion changes.

bulgarian bulge is true madness and oh so good
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUYtWvavvYg
feel bad for those that had to solo on that