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Summary:

"Don Ellis - Electric Heart" is the story of one of the most innovative musicians of the 20th Century. Ellis (1934-1978) fused together a mixture of Jazz-Classical-Rock and his own version of World Music long before anyone else had thought of doing it. He was the first to experiment with odd rhythms as well as introducing electronics into the world of Jazz. His life, times & music is explored with interviews from musical giants such as bandleader Maynard Ferguson, Pulitzer Winning composer Gunther Schuller as well as pianist Milcho Leviev. Rare footage of Ellis overwhelms the film as Ellis attempts to take Jazz to new heights and never look back. Strangely, his life story and musical genius has almost been completely forgotten. The unforgettable short life of one of the greatest musicians of all time is explored and a re-birth of the electrifying and magical sounds of Don Ellis is back for all to enjoy!

Contributors:

Ellis, Don , speaker

Vizzusi, John , director, producer

Sights & Sounds Films , production company, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/prn

Monarda Arts (Firm) , publisher, film distributor, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/pbl, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/fds

Languages:

English

Language Notes:

In English.

Subjects:

Jazz musicians — Biography

Jazz-rock (Music)

Jazz — History and criticism

Ellis, Don

Jazz

Jazz musicians

Genres:

Documentary films

Biographical films

Online media

Internet videos

Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Biographies

General Notes:

Title from resource description page (viewed November 18, 2022).
Streaming media.
Restricted to the University of North Texas System.
Won 2007 Kansas City Filmmakers Jubilee, CinemaJAZZ Award

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1 video file (72 min.))

Digital Characteristics:

video file

Call Numbers:

Online Video

OCLC Numbers:

1354183220

Other Control Numbers:

99607730300971 (source: VaAlASP)
5358763 (source: VaAlASP)
[Unknown Type]: ASP5358763/avon