Fabulous, awesome, legendary Don Elliot plays the Mellophone

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.
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[@SeanLeonDrumz]

A shame you dont see to much mellophone in jazz. It has such a buttery sound, I almost prefer it over flugle. Thanks for sharing these guys were cookin'.

[@MichaelRorby]

Killer! Beautiful playing!

[@WorldMusicWebsite]

Brilliant & virtuoso 📯 Bravo 👏

[@lapps22]

Very talented player, 5 sta.r

[@directcurrent5751]

Fast!

[@keycreatives]

Anyone know where I could get one of these instruments?

[@tuba-bo3151]

Try the Ebay! I bought a Yamaha YMP-201 mellophone allmost like that one tuned in Eb and F this year.

[@kerrylorah-kn3kc]

You can't.

[@directcurrent5751]

KING M 1122 mellophone.