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Sep 25, 2021 · Alfred “Pee Wee” Ellis, the songwriter, arranger, and multi-instrumentalist best known as the bandleader and arranger for the James Brown Orchestra during its most prolific and groundbreaking period, died on September 23. He was 80 years old. “With great sadness, we have to announce that Pee Wee passed away last night following ...
Aug 14, 2017 · Alfred "Pee Wee" Ellis (born April 21, 1941) is instantly recognisable to those who meet him as a kind, patient and humble man who radiates love and positivity. When Pee Wee smiles his face lights up like a young boys and you cant help but smile with him; and when he plays saxophone; well the melodies, the feel and the groove say more than ...
1. My heartfelt condolences are offered to the family, many, many friends, and fans of Mr. Alfred "Pee Wee" Ellis. Mr. Pee Wee Ellis was a saxophone player who led James Brown’s and Van Morrison ...
Saxophonist Pee Wee Ellis was the architect of James Brown's era-defining soul classics of the late '60s, introducing the dynamic arrangements and punishing rhythms that would define the emerging language of funk.
Jun 17, 2020 · The civil rights anthem, co-written by Pee Wee Ellis and James Brown, has once again become a symbol of defiance. “I’m deeply proud,” says Ellis, “to have played a part in creating a song ...
Nov 28, 2019 · Pee Wee Ellis (born Alfred James Ellis in Bradenton, Florida on 21 April 1941; died 24 September 2021) was an American jazz-funk saxophonist, composer and arranger.He was an important member of James Brown's band in the 1960s and appeared on many of Brown's most notable recordings and co-writing hits like "Cold Sweat" and "Say It Loud – I'm Black and I'm Proud".
Jun 11, 2002 · Live and Funky by Pee Wee Ellis released in 2002. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.
