Alfred "Pee Wee" Ellis (Alfred James Ellis, April 21, 1941 – September 24, 2021) was an American saxophonist, composer and arranger. With a background in jazz, he was an important member of James Brown's band in the 1960s, appearing 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". He also worked closely with Van Morrison.
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21 April 1941 Bradenton, Florida, U.S.
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Died |
23 September 2021 (aged 80)
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Zodiac | Taurus |
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