Released 1977 Length 40:26 Release date 1977 Label Atlantic Records | Recorded 1977 Artist Don Ellis Producer Don Ellis Genre Jazz | |
Music from Other Galaxies and Planets
(1977) Don Ellis Live at Montreux
(1978) Similar Don Ellis Live at Montreux, Shock Treatment, The New Don Ellis Band Go, Don Ellis Orchestra 'Live' at M, New Ideas | ||
Music from Other Galaxies and Planets is an album by trumpeter/bandleader Don Ellis recorded in 1977 and released on the Atlantic label. The album features Ellis' recording of the "Theme from Star Wars" which was released as a single.
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Reception
Scott Yanow of Allmusic said "This LP is the only complete misfire of Don Ellis' career. ...Ellis' big band has little to do other than play mundane ensembles and take occasional short solos. This is the one Don Ellis record that should be skipped". On All About Jazz, Jim Santella observed "this album from the Don Ellis library contains all the rhythmic and polyphonic excitement that you’d expect from such a pioneer in modern big band jazz. ...the album has a significant place in the history of jazz. Ellis influenced many. His legacy continues to inspire"
Track listing
All compositions by Don Ellis except as indicated
- "Star Wars" (John Williams) - 3:23
- "Arcturas" - 5:44
- "Princess Leia's Theme" (Williams) - 3:49
- "Orion's Sword" - 3:47
- "Pegasus" - 2:44
- "Crypton" - 3:31
- "Lyra" - 5:51
- "Eros" - 4:12
- "Ursa" - 2:48
- "Vulcan" - 4:37
Personnel
Songs
1Star Wars
2Arcturas
3Princess Leia's Theme