Don Ellis (1934–1978) was an innovative American jazz trumpeter, composer, and bandleader renowned for his pioneering use of complex time signatures and incorporation of electronic instruments. A graduate of Boston University, Ellis's early career included performances with the Glenn Miller Orchestra under Ray McKinley and collaborations with jazz luminaries like Charles Mingus and Eric Dolphy. In the mid-1960s, he formed the Don Ellis Orchestra, captivating audiences with unconventional meters and eclectic instrumentation. His groundbreaking album "Electric Bath" (1967) earned critical acclaim, and he won a Grammy for his score to "The French Connection" (1971). Ellis's fusion of jazz with global rhythms and electronic elements left an indelible mark on the genre. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Ellis?utm_source=openai))