Thanks, jazzman123. I loved the one measure of rock beat he snuck in at 1:05; great sense of humor.

Yes, I heard Don Ellis perform live many times. His recordings are a good source for early use of odd meters in jazz.

Did you know Mr. Ellis used to count using his fingers, touching his thumb to each joint in succession? He had practiced doing that until is was automatic. I watched him do it, and it was like watching any of the rest of us tap our foot.


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