Don Elliott

Don Elliott (October 21, 1926 in Somerville, New Jersey – July 5, 1984 in Weston, Connecticut) was an American jazz trumpeter, vibraphonist, vocalist, and mellophone player. His album Calypso Jazz is considered by some jazz enthusiasts to be one of the definitive calypso jazz albums. Elliott recorded over 60 albums and 5,000 advertising jingles throughout his career. Elliott was also a longtime associate of Quincy Jones, contributing vocal work in particular to many of Jones' film scores.

Elliott played mellophone in his high school band and played trumpet for an army band. After study at the University of Miami he added vibraphone to the list. He recorded with Terry Gibbs and Buddy Rich before forming his own band. From 1953 to 1960 he won the Down Beat readers poll several times for "miscellaneous instrument-mellophone."

Known as the "Human Instrument", Don Elliott additionally performed jazz as a vocalist, trombonist, flugelhornist and percussionist. He pioneered the art of multitrack recording, composed countless prize-winning advertising jingles, prepared film scores, and built a thriving production company. Elliott scored several Broadway productions, including James Thurber's The Beast in Me and A Thurber Carnival, in the latter of which he performed with the Don Elliott Quartet. He also provided one of the voices for the novelty jazz duo the Nutty Squirrels.

Donald Elliott (disambiguation)

Donald Elliott is a politician.

Donald Elliott may also refer to:

  • Donnie Elliott, baseball player
  • Don Elliott (cricketer) from List of Rhodesian representative cricketers
  • Donald R. Elliott, Oscar winning visual effects artist
  • Don Elliott (1926-1984), American jazz musician
  • Don Elliott Heald (1922-2009), American radio announcer
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    'I was amazed when I stepped into Liverpool locker room - I have to prove I belong'

    Yahoo Daily News 20 Mar 2025
    For Harvey Elliott, this season has been one of contrasting emotions ... Harvey Elliott injury latest as Liverpool star spotted after limping out of Wembley ... That might feel harsh, but the numbers don’t lie.
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    Franciscan Health offers cancer support groups

    Herald-Argus 20 Mar 2025
    CROWN POINT — Thomas Elliott knows some men don’t like to share their feelings, but when he was diagnosed with Stage 4 prostate cancer, he knew he needed a compassionate ear ... .
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    90 UAW union members on strike in Oshkosh over failed contract negotiations with Cummins

    Oshkosh Northwestern 18 Mar 2025
    “We would love to get to the table tomorrow with the company, but I don’t know if that’s going to happen or not.”. Plant manager Daniel Elliott told the Northwestern he wasn’t in a position to comment ...
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    Developer pitches new restaurant plan for historic Plymouth train depot

    Hometown Life 17 Mar 2025
    Local historian Ellen Elliott, who co-authored the book Plymouth Railroads, pointed out discrepancies in the applicant’s historical narrative ... Elmiger echoed Elliott’s concerns. “I don’t consider what they’re proposing to be a historic restoration.
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    La Jolla High grad unearths geological past in new book with help from local scientists

    San Diego Union-Tribune 14 Mar 2025
    Author and teacher Cindy Jenson-Elliott says scientific research is never truly done and there is always more to explore ... Jenson-Elliott chipped away at her 18th children’s nonfiction book, “The Doomsday Detectives.
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    Cheltenham Festival LIVE: Latest updates, racecards and results from Day Three as Rachael Blackmore picks ...

    The Daily Mail 13 Mar 2025
    A final word on Firefox from trainer Gordon Elliott ... The Gordon Elliott is well-backed this afternoon, and will look to be the first to disappoint Sir Alex Ferguson today ... Gordon Elliott's star Teahupoo can deliver.
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    Cheltenham Festival LIVE: Latest updates, racecards and results from Day Three as as Sir Alex ...

    The Daily Mail 13 Mar 2025
    When you don't have the horses, it's a long lonely week ... A final word on Firefox from trainer Gordon Elliott ... The Gordon Elliott is well-backed this afternoon, and will look to be the first to disappoint Sir Alex Ferguson today.
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    Cheltenham Festival RECAP: Latest updates, racecards and results from Day Three as as Sir Alex ...

    The Daily Mail 13 Mar 2025
    Gordon Elliott's returning champion is looking to make it a double, but if he could, he might not prove the most popular winner (not least for the bookies) ... When you don't have the horses, it's a long lonely week.
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    Pittsburgh Steelers lose Javon Hargrave to Minnesota Vikings

    The Times of India 12 Mar 2025
    Safety DeShon Elliott even admitted back then, “I don’t know where we went down the line from being the defense we were, but we’ve got to get back to being who we are.” This ‘going back to who they were’ involved a former Steelers, Javon Hargrave.
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    Gordon Elliott hopes leading lady Brighterdaysahead can banish his Cheltenham Festival ghosts | Daily Mail Online

    The Daily Mail 09 Mar 2025
    Gordon Elliott tells you he's moved on but the grimace that accompanies the story he tells about his last Cheltenham expedition with Brighterdaysahead says something different ... And how it grates Elliott ... Make sure you don't miss this.
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    Sam Elliott shows he's the ultimate old-fashioned gentleman while grocery shopping with wife Katharine Ross ...

    The Daily Mail 09 Mar 2025
    Hollywood veteran Sam Elliott was spotted grocery shopping with wife Katharine Ross in Los Angeles in a recent rare outing offering a glimpse into their enduring 41-year marriage ... 'I don’t like that ... Elliott later issued a public apology saying.
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    Arne Slot says Liverpool need to treat Southampton game like a final

    AOL 07 Mar 2025
    “That is why I was happy with the goal Harvey (Elliott) scored because it gives us a good advantage for the second game but mentally it helps a lot.” ... “I don’t think Mo was ...
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    Liverpool nab last-gasp winner against wasteful PSG, Bayern outclass error prone Leverkusen

    CyprusMail 06 Mar 2025
    Without him, I don’t know where we’d be,” said goalscorer Elliott ... With the clock ticking down, Nunez showed his strength to win Alisson’s long ball and played perfectly into the path of Elliott, who calmly slid the ball past Gianluigi Donnarumma.
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    Alisson on fire as Liverpool pull a fast one in Paris

    Egypt Today 06 Mar 2025
    "Without him, I don't know where we'd be," said Elliott of man-of-the-match Alisson who made a string of point-blank saves during PSG's 28 attempts on goal versus Liverpool's two.
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    Alisson Becker's PSG performance reminded us he's the best goalkeeper in the world

    Sporting Life 06 Mar 2025
    It arrived in the 87th minute after Darwin Nunez and Harvey Elliott, two substitutes, combined to give the Reds an undeserved victory ... "Without him I don't know where we'd be" 🌟.
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