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

Reception

Scott Yanow of Allmusic awarded the album 5 stars out of 5 and 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

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Released: 1968
Recorded: August 1968
Length: 57:49
Label: Columbia
CS 9721
Producer: Al Kooper