Autumn (Don Ellis album)
# Autumn (Don Ellis album)

Autumn is an album by trumpeter Don Ellis recorded in 1968 and released on the Columbia label.

## Reception

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
| - | - |
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic | |
| Rolling Stone | (neutral) |
| The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide | |

Scott Yanow of Allmusic stated, the "Don Ellis' Orchestra is heard at the peak of its powers on this Columbia LP... This is a classic release".

## Track listing

All compositions by Don Ellis except as indicated

* "Variations for Trumpet" - 19:25
* "Scratt and Fluggs" - 2:00
* "Pussy Wiggle Stomp" - 6:43
* "K.C. Blues" [live] (Charlie Parker) - 8:46
* "Child of Ecstasy" - 3:16
* "Indian Lady" [live] - 17:39

## Personnel

* Don Ellis - trumpet, arranger
* Glenn Stuart, Stu Blumberg, John Rosenberg, Bob Harmon - trumpet
* Ernie Carlson, Glenn Ferris - trombone
* Don Switzer, Terry Woodson - bass trombone
* Doug Bixby, Roger Bobo - tuba
* Ira Schulman - alto saxophone
* Frank Strozier - alto saxophone, clarinet
* Ron Starr - alto saxophone, flute, piccolo flute, soprano saxophone, clarinet
* Sam Falzone - tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone, flute, clarinet
* John Klemmer - tenor saxophone, clarinet
* John Magruder - baritone saxophone, clarinet, bass clarinet
* Pete Robinson - piano, clavinet, electric piano, prepared piano
* Mike Lang - piano, clavinet, electric piano
* Ray Neapolitan, Dave Parlato - bass
* Ralph Humphrey - drums
* Gene Strimling - drums, percussion
* Lee Pastora - congas
* Mark Stevens - vibraphone, percussion
