View contact information: phones, addresses, emails and networks. Live at Montreux demonstrates a more-restrained use of exotic meters, but a more-liberated use of rhythmic superimpositions.Kristen Snodgrass Found 21 people in Tennessee, Ohio and 16 other states The selection “Open Wide” enjoyed some degree of popularity with its 4/4 meter and accessible main theme.ĭespite the conventional meter, the selection also represents an excellent example of Ellis’s rhythmic superimpositions over the barline.
This recording offers reflections of the more adventurous Ellis ensemble recordings on selections such as “Future Feature,” “Sporting Dance,” and “Niner Two.” However the disco-influenced “Go-No-Go” indicates Ellis’s continued connection to popular styles.
The result was Ellis’s most-commercial and least-inspired recording of his career. Thus, prior to Montreux, Ellis was compelled to compose new selections – not duplicating any of those slated for the live recording at the festival.Įllis completed the compositions and recording of the new album in a matter of days. However, in the middle of Ellis’s preparation, Atlantic demanded that Ellis record a version of the popular main theme to Star Wars by John Williams in order to capitalize on the commercial success of the film.Įllis complied and recorded an arrangement of the theme as a single, with “Princess Leia’s Theme” on side B.Ītlantic then expressed concern that the single could potentially receive significant radio airplay, and there would be no associated album to sell in order to capitalize on its popularity. In anticipation for the festival, Ellis began feverishly preparing and rehearsing new compositions that would ultimately appear on the live recording at Montreux. Prior to its release, Atlantic had agreed to commit the funds necessary to send the Ellis Orchestra to the 1978 Montreux Jazz Festival for a new live recording and an ensuing tour. Live at Montreux (1978) was Ellis’s final recording.
On Music from Other Galaxies and Planets. Studio-recorded versions of “Arcturus,” “Eros,” and “Lyra” appear Jim Snodgrass – Flute, Oboe, Piccolo, Baritone Sax * Included on CD Reissue, not original LP releaseĪnn Patterson – Flute, Oboe, Piccolo, Alto Sax, Soprano Sax
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