He recorded with Terry Gibbs and Buddy Rich before forming his own band.

"[3][4] Known as the "Human Instrument", Elliott performed jazz as a vocalist, trombonist, flugelhornist, and percussionist.

He pioneered the art of multitrack recording, composed prize-winning advertising jingles, prepared film scores, and built a thriving production company.

[6] Elliot also composed the score to The Happy Hooker starring Lynn Redgrave.

Elliott owned and operated one of the first multitrack recording studios in New York City and in Weston, Connecticut, where he died of cancer in 1984.