Whiplash (Level IV) An exciting chart written by Hank Levy and recorded on the Soaring album, as well as the Jazz Ambassadors on the soundtrack of the 2014 movie of the same name. It’s a medium-fast rock in 7 with a couple intricate passages in 14/8. It features exacting ensemble writing and a trumpet solo. This edition is a combination of the version Hank first wrote for Don and Hank’s own 1978 rewritten version for standard big band instrumentation. It is the only published version created from existing authoritative materials. A Don Ellis Critical Edition (This Addition Arranged By Nick Di Scala). 10 Brass Includes 5th Trumpet soloist.

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DON ELLIS was acknowledged by the jazz world as one of the most important, influential and innovative jazz musicians in this century. During his career as a trumpeter, he developed new styles and concepts that brought revolutionary change to jazz. The late Don Ellis developed "Third Stream Jazz," a style merging elements of classical music with jazz. He brought the use of electronics into his work, again creating unique and spectacular sound. Ellis wrote various musical backgrounds for television shows, commercials and the film industry. Receiving his Bachelor of Music degree in Composition from Boston University, Ellis was recognized during his career with various awards, including several Grammy Nominations and a Grammy Award in 1972.