Elliott Caine And His ’Blues from Mars’

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Saturday, July 1, Elliott Caine Quintet (EC-trumpet, Carl Randall-tenor sax, Scott Oakley-piano, Bill Markus-bass, Kenny Elliott-drums) will play at Skirball Cultural Center, LA in support of his new CD Blues from Mars, that will be released on June 27th.Elliott says: I feel it is our best release yet. It consists of 9 original compositions and one standard, "I Thought About You"."Besides myself on trumpet and flugelhorn, I feel blessed to have recorded with some true artists: Carl Randall on tenor sax, John Rangel on piano, Bill Markus on bass, Kenny Elliott on drums. We were supplemented on certain tracks with the great talents of Justo Almario on tenor sax, Mike Rose on bari sax, Munyungo Jackson, Inocente Alvarez, Cayito Dearborn on percussion, DJ Bonebrake on vibes, and Probyn Gregory on theremin.

These musicians have played and or recorded extensively with Freddie Hubbard, Natalie Cole, Miles Davis, Lou Rawls, Orquesta Aragon, Brian Wilson, X, et al., and most of them will be performing at the Bakery for the CD release party."

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.

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