Dave Ellis (saxophonist)

Dave Ellis is an American saxophonist.[1][2]

A native of the San Francisco Bay Area, Ellis came to prominence in the 1990s as a member of guitarist Charlie Hunter's band.

Ellis has since been known for his work with guitarist/singer Bob Weir after the breakup of the Grateful Dead,[3] and with flugelhornist Dmitri Matheny[4]

Ellis has also recorded several albums as a bandleader. His 2003 album State of Mind is his second recording produced by jazz icon Orrin Keepnews and won a 2004 award for Outstanding Album from the California Music Awards.[5]

Discography

with Black Crowes

with Charlie Hunter

with The Other Ones

with Bob Weir and RatDog

References

  1. Henderson, Alex. "Dave Ellis: Biography and History", AllMusic. Retrieved August 10, 2016.
  2. Bryant, Forrest Dylan (January 4, 2005). "Dave Ellis: Of Jams and Jazz", All About Jazz. Retrieved August 10, 2016.
  3. Hedlin, Mark (July 11, 2003). "Berkeley Sax Star Back from the Dead: Despite Rock Interlude, Dave Ellis Remains Faithful to Jazz Roots", San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved August 10, 2016.
  4. Knobel, Lance (April 8, 2016). "The It List: Five Things to Do in Berkeley This Weekend", Berkeleyside. Retrieved August 10, 2016.
  5. "Tenor Saxophonist Dave Ellis at Filoli Jazz", NPR, 2007. Retrieved August 10, 2016.

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