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Alfred James Ellis (April 21, 1941 – September 23, 2021), known as Pee Wee Ellis due to his diminutive stature, was an American saxophonist, composer, and arranger. With a background in jazz , he was a member of James Brown 's band in the 1960s, appearing on many of Brown's recordings and co-writing hits like " Cold Sweat " and " Say It Loud ...
Sep 27, 2021 · Pee Wee Ellis was a saxophone player who led James Brown’s (1933–2006) and Van Morrison’s bands as well as co-writing songs such as “Say it Loud – I’m Black and I’m Proud.” Died:...
Sep 27, 2021 · By Jon Pareles. Published Sept. 27, 2021 Updated Nov. 8, 2021. Alfred (Pee Wee) Ellis, a saxophonist, arranger and composer who fused jazz, funk and soul as the musical director for James...
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Sep 26, 2021 · (Heritage Images/Getty Images) Pee Wee Ellis, a saxophonist who was the musical director for soul star James Brown in the late 1960s and is considered an architect of funk music for his...
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Sep 30, 2021 · American jazz saxophonist, arranger and bandleader who played with James Brown and Van Morrison. Richard Williams. Thu 30 Sep 2021 11.43 EDT. Last modified on Wed 17 Nov 2021 13.12 EST. In the...
Pee Wee Ellis, a saxophonist who was the musical director for soul star James Brown in the late 1960s and is considered an architect of funk music for his groundbreaking songwriting and...
Oct 5, 2021 · 1:26. Alfred "Pee Wee" Ellis, the funk music pioneer and formative musical director for James Brown who grew up in Rochester, died Sept. 23 at age 80. Mr. Ellis, a saxophonist,...
