Pee Wee Ellis
Born Albert James Ellis in Bradenton, Florida on April 21, 1941, the jazz, soul,
and funk saxophonist is better known by his nickname Pee Wee Ellis. While he
released some impressive albums as a solo artist, he is best known as a sideman
for James Brown and other artists including Van Morrison. He grew up in Lubbock,
Texas before moving to Rochester, New York. In the mid-1950s, he performed in
high school and took lessons from jazz legend Sonny Rollins. Pee Wee Ellis took
courses at the Manhattan College of Music before meeting James Brown, who hired
him from 1965 to 1970. Known ...
Little Green ApplesJames Brown, Pee Wee Ellis and The James Brown Band
The Singles Volume Five: 1967-1969
2:39
Cherry RedPee Wee Ellis
Sepia Tonality
Sophisticated LadyPee Wee Ellis
Yellin' Blue
9:52
StardustPee Wee Ellis
Sepia Tonality
Kiss and Say GoodbyePee Wee Ellis
Home in the Country
In a Sentimental MoodPee Wee Ellis
Twelve and More Blues
