Stereogum

Jazz Saxophonist Pee Wee Ellis Dead At 80

Alfred "Pee Wee" Ellis, the jazz saxophonist, bandleader, and arranger who worked closely with James Brown and Van Morrison, has died. Ellis' passing was announced on his official Facebook page ...
Rolling Stone

Pee Wee Ellis, Legendary Saxophonist for James Brown, Van Morrison, Dead at 80

Pee Wee Ellis, the influential jazz saxophonist best known for his work with James Brown, Van Morrison, and Ginger Baker, has died at age 80. His death was announced Friday on Ellis’ Facebook page.
The Washington Post

Pee Wee Ellis, who helped put the funk in James Brown’s music, dies at 80

Pee Wee Ellis, a saxophonist who was the musical director for soul star James Brown in the late 1960s and is considered an architect of funk music for his groundbreaking songwriting and arrangements ...
Ultimate Classic Rock

Alfred ‘Pee Wee’ Ellis, James Brown Bandleader, Dead at 80

Alfred "Pee Wee" Ellis, a pioneering funk musician and bandleader for the James Brown band during its most popular period, died on Sept. 23 at age 80. Ellis is also credited with cowriting and ...
Pitchfork

Pee Wee Ellis, Jazz Saxophonist and Bandleader, Dies at 80

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 him a ...