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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. [3] 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 · Alfred (Pee Wee) Ellis, a saxophonist, arranger and composer who fused jazz, funk and soul as the musical director for James Brown and Van Morrison, died on Thursday. He was 80. The cause was...
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Sep 30, 2021 · Pee Wee Ellis obituary. 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...
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Sep 24, 2021 · Artist Brian O'Connor. Jazz Services/Heritage Images/Getty Images. Pee Wee Ellis, the influential jazz saxophonist best known for his work with James Brown, Van Morrison, and Ginger Baker,...
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: September...
Sep 26, 2021 · 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...
Sep 25, 2021 · September 25, 2021. Alfred James “Pee Wee” Ellis, September 2011 (Samuel Dietz/Redferns) Jazz saxophonist Pee Wee Ellis, best known for his work leading bands for James Brown and Van...
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