There is no doubt that Don Ellis has talent. This disc has all of the essential Don Ellis classics. It’s natural for Don Ellis to take a stab at ‘House in the Country’ considering her long-professed love for Army of Lovers. This is what good Jazz should be.
This track is a fabulous selection of easy listening, suitable for any age, taste or occasion. In Higher it becomes nowhere more obvious that Don Ellis has yet to define own style. This is one of those tracks that should not be judged after the first hearing. Eli’s Comin is new, fresh, and hypnotizing. Acoustical Lass is probably one of Don Ellis’s biggest successes for the album - it’s lovely to listen to. Good Feelin’ gives good insight into the truths. You can find feelings on this piece of art. Love for Rent - A strong beat. Strong percussion and poignant lyrics of this track really gets under your skin. Ferris Wheel is one of the coolest songs Don Ellis has ever recorded. In Black Baby the light shines equally on lyrics, vocals and instrumentation.
New Don Ellis Band Goes Underground CD


