Music from Other Galaxies and Planets | ||||
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Released | 1977 | |||
Recorded | 1977 | |||
Genre | Jazz | |||
Length | 40:26 | |||
Label | Atlantic SD 19178 | |||
Producer | Don Ellis | |||
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Music from Other Galaxies and Planets is an album by trumpeter/bandleader Don Ellis, recorded in 1977 and released on the Atlantic label.[1] The album features Ellis' recording of the "Theme from Star Wars" which was released as a single.
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [2] |
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | [4] |
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide | [3] |
The album was not particularly well received, despite the massive popularity of Star Wars and the John Williams score. 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".[2]
All compositions by Don Ellis except as indicated
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