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TRUMPETER, COMPOSER

Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, Elliott played in various local R&B and jazz groups, including The Indiana University Jazz Ensemble, as well as studying with the renowned David Baker, Jazz Department Chair at Indiana University.

In Los Angeles, Elliott has performed and/or recorded with numerous groups and individuals, including Teddy Edwards, Ernie Andrews, O.C. Smith, Wycliff Jean, Beck, The Beastie Boys, The Machito Orchestra, Rudy Calzado (former collaborator with Celia Cruz), Bobby Matos, Johnny Martinez, Tierra, The Solsonics, legendary jazz drummer Larance Marable; comedian/singer Joey Cheezhee, including appearances on television's "Entertainment Tonight" and an HBO special, "On The Ledge". Elliott was also an integral part of the renowned Latin-ska group, Jump With Joey, including three tours of Japan, numerous recordings, and several tours of the USA, and a performance at Capitol Records' 50th anniversary party celebration. One of the centennial celebrations of Kurt Weill featured Elliott's trumpet-playing in "Nina Wachenfeld Sings Kurt Weill". Additionally, Elliott was part of the orchestra featured at the LA House of Blues presentation, "Andy Kaufman: Dead or Alive?" Elliott also received a Platinum Record for his work with the rock group, Filter.

The Elliott Caine Sextet

Inspired by '60 "Blue Note" style jazz, as well as by the music of Tito Puente and Mongo Santamaria, the Elliott Caine Sextet plays original compositions, as well as the works of Lee Morgan, Hank Mobley, Donald Byrd, et al. The group's critically acclaimed first release, Orientation, has received generous radio airplay across the USA, being the "#1 most added" for jazz, nationally, for the week of 11/5 to 11/11/99, eventually reaching #29 on national radio's Gavin List in January 2000. Two of Elliott's original compositions from the the CD are featured in the film, "Relax...It's Just Sex", starring Jennifer Tilly, Paul Winfield, and other notables. The film has headlined at many film festivals and has been distributed internationally. Le Supercool, the 2nd CD release by the Elliott Caine Sextet, further explores musical ideas initiated with Orientaton. Released in early 2001, Le Supercool received impressive notice nationally and internationally, attaining the rank of #14 for radioplay in the USA in early February 2001 (Gavin Jazz List). Additionally, music from Le Supercool has been used as interlude music for radio station WBAI in New York City. Selections from Le Supercool have been played on radio stations in Russia, France, Indonesia, Mexico, Canada and other nations in addition to the USA. Additionally, music from both CDs has been used for television and other "independent" films.

ELLIOTT CAINE QUINTET - BLUES FROM MARS (2006)

The newest recording, "Blues From Mars", features some of the best musicians in Los Angeles with guest appearances by Justo Almario on tenor sax, D.J. Bonebrake on vibes, and Munyungo Jackson on percussion. Elliott's two previous releases "Orientaion" and "Le Supercool" were met with glowing reviews and elevated his appearances on the Los Angeles jazz scene. "Blues From Mars" is now set to bring the Elliott Caine Quintet to an exciting new level

Elliott Caine (trumpet, flugelhorn)

Justo Almario (tenor saxophone)

Michael Rose (baritone saxophone)

John Rangel (piano)

Bill Markus (bass, electric bass)

Kenny Elliott (drums)

Muyungo Jackson (congas)

Carl Randall (tenor saxophone)

Antoine Cayito Dearborn (congas)

DJ Brakebone (vibraphone)

Probyn Gregory (theremin, tannerin)

Innocente Alvarez (congas)

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Blues For The Revolution

El Nuevo Dia

Peace And Love

La Verdad Es La Verdad

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ELLIOTT CAINE - LE SUPERCOOL (2001)

Original music influenced by '60's "hard bop" and Afro-Cuban jazz. Soul con Salsa

The newest recording, "Le Super Cool", has most of the musicians from "Orientation", but with some new faces: Elliott Caine plays trumpet; Michael Rose plays tenor sax on most selections, with Chuck Manning and Justo Almario performing on tenor for one song apiece; Peter Aplanalp handles most of the baritone sax work, with David Ralicke playing bari on one song; Justin Reinhardt is again the pianist, with guest artist, Greg Kurstin, playing organ on one selection; Anthony Wilson plays guitar on one song, as well; Willie McNeil and Joel Alpers divide up the drum work, while Ramon Banda plays conga drums, and Willie McNeil plays miscellaneous percussion on selected numbers; Bill Markus and Trevor Ware divide up the bass work. All songs are composed and arranged by Elliott Caine

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ELLIOTT CAINE - ORIENTATION

The musicians performing on "Orientation", the first CD released by The Elliott Caine Sextet, are as follows: Elliott Caine plays trumpet; Michael Rose and Chuck Manning share most of the tenor sax work, with Justo Almario playing tenor on one track, and Chuck Manning playing alto sax on one track; David Ralicke plays baritone sax throughout the record; Justin Reinhardt is the pianist, while Bill Markus performs on upright bass; drum duties are mostly assigned to Willie McNeil, though two tunes are left to the great West Coast drummer, Larance Marable, and congas and other percussion work are played by Ramon Banda. All songs are composed and arranged by Elliott Caine