Don Ellis, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Don Ellis

American jazz musician

Date of Birth: 25-Jul-1934

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Death: 17-Dec-1978

Profession: composer, conductor, bandleader, film score composer, jazz musician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo

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.