As musical director for the bands behind Mr. Brown and also Van Morrison, Mr. Ellis helped forge new hybrids, meshing pop, jazz, R&B and more. Read entire story.
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- On September 27, 2021
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Pee Wee Ellis, James Brown’s Partner in Funk, Dies at 80
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