Pee Wee Ellis

Born: 1941-04-21

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.[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 – I'm Black and I'm Proud". He also worked with Van Morrison.


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Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown

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Released: 2014-04-27

James Brown changed the face of American music forever. Abandoned by his parents at an early...

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Van Morrison: Live at Rockpalast

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Released: 1982-04-04

Van Morrison and his band perform live in Essen, Germany, in April 1982. Highlights include...

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Maceo Parker: My First Name Is Maceo

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Released: 1996-12-06

Documentary about the life of jazz and funk saxophonist, Maceo Parker

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Run Raven Run

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Released: 2021-11-09

Despite a historical legacy that dealt the dark cards of slavery, holocaust and poverty, music...

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