Don Ellis

American jazz musician (1934-1978).

Born July 25th, 1934 in Los Angeles. [ref]

Died December 17th, 1978 at 44 years old in Hollywood (myocardial infarction). [ref]

Occupations
bandleader, composer, conductor, film score composer, jazz musician
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