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
- Raven (Monarch, 1996)
- In the Long Run (Monarch, 1998)
- State of Mind (Milestones, 2003)
with Black Crowes
- Freak 'n' Roll...Into the Fog: The Black Crowes All Join Hands, The Fillmore, San Francisco (Eagle, 2006)
with Charlie Hunter
- Charlie Hunter Trio (Prawn Song, 1993)
- Bing, Bing, Bing! (Blue Note, 1995)
- Ready... Set... Shango! (Blue Note, 1996)
with The Other Ones
- The Strange Remain (Arista, 1999)
with Bob Weir and RatDog
- Evening Moods (Arista, 2000)
References
- ↑ Henderson, Alex. "Dave Ellis: Biography and History", AllMusic. Retrieved August 10, 2016.
- ↑ Bryant, Forrest Dylan (January 4, 2005). "Dave Ellis: Of Jams and Jazz", All About Jazz. Retrieved August 10, 2016.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Knobel, Lance (April 8, 2016). "The It List: Five Things to Do in Berkeley This Weekend", Berkeleyside. Retrieved August 10, 2016.
- ↑ "Tenor Saxophonist Dave Ellis at Filoli Jazz", NPR, 2007. Retrieved August 10, 2016.
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