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CodeDS/UK/22871
NameEllis; Pee Wee (1941-2021); American saxophonist, composer, arranger
Variations of NameAlfred James Ellis
Dates1941-2021
GenderMale
Place of Birth/OriginBradenton, Florida, United States (born)
BiographyAlfred James Ellis (21 April 1941-23 September 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 – I'm Black and I'm Proud'.

Ellis resided in England for the last 30 years of his life.

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