John Ellis & Double Wide

John Ellis & Double Wide: Fireball

by Alberto Bazzurro
February 24, 2026

La spinta, la propulsione, la pienezza, che può generare la presenza di una tuba (o di un sousaphone, come accade qui) all'interno di un combo jazz è indiscutibile, generalmente tangibilissima, almeno se il suo impiego è di natura prevalentemente (ma non esclusivamente, attenzione) ritmica. Il Double Wide diretto ormai da quasi vent'anni dal cinquantunenne polistrumentista e compositore John Ellis ne è esempio quanto mai tipico. Ellis è nativo della Carolina del Nord, si è formato musicalmente a New ...

John Ellis & Double-Wide to Release "Puppet Mischief" on Obliqsound

Source: Calabro Music
January 9, 2010

JOHN ELLIS & DOUBLE-WIDE Make PUPPET MISCHIEF - Second Album From NEW ORLEANS-Inspired Band

To Be Released FEBRUARY 23 On OBLIQSOUND

Brooklyn, NY -- Brooklyn saxophonist John Ellis is gearing up for a busy 2010. On February 23, ObliqSound will release Puppet Mischief, the second album with his New Orleans-based band Double-Wide, which in addition to Ellis features Brian Coogan on organ, Matt Perrine on sousaphone and Jason Marsalis on drums, plus special guests Gregoire Maret on harmonica and Alan ...
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John Ellis & Double-Wide to "Dance Like There's No Tomorrow"

Source: All About Jazz
February 17, 2008

Saxophonist Debuts New Band Featuring Matt Perrine, Gary Versace and Jason Marsalis To Release New Album On HYENA Records

Appearing Thursday, May 1st At The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

Saxophonist John Ellis' new album, Dance Like There's No Tomorrow, opens with the low rumble of a sousaphone followed by the swell of a church organ and the rattle of tambourine. In just those few seconds there's a clear indication that something wholly sanctified is going down. Enter John's ...
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