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Alfred James Rogers (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 ...
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.
- Jon Pareles
Sep 24, 2021 · Pee Wee Ellis was a versatile and influential saxophonist who played with James Brown, Van Morrison, and Ginger Baker. He co-wrote "Cold Sweat" and "Say It Loud — I'm Black and I'm Proud" for Brown and arranged many songs for Morrison.
Sep 27, 2021 · Pee Wee Ellis was a saxophonist who led James Brown’s and Van Morrison’s bands and co-wrote songs such as “Say it Loud – I’m Black and I’m Proud.” He died of heart complications at 80 in September 2021.
Pee Wee Ellis, who died aged 80, was a musical director and songwriter for soul star James Brown in the late 1960s. He co-wrote classics such as “Cold Sweat” and “Say It Loud – I’m Black and I’m Proud”, which became anthems for civil rights and Black pride.
- Matt Schudel
Sep 25, 2021 · Jazz saxophonist Pee Wee Ellis, best known for his work leading bands for James Brown and Van Morisson, has died. He was 80. Bootsy Collins tweeted of Ellis’ “brilliant arrangements,” calling...
Sep 26, 2021 · Pee Wee Ellis, jazz saxophonist and bandleader for James Brown, Van Morrison and more, has died at the age of 80. The news was revealed on the musician’s official Facebook page, where a message...
