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Alfred “pee Wee” Ellis: Jazz at Arts Garage
Courtesy of Marjorie Waldo | Posted on August 4, 2016
Where
Arts Garage
180 Ne First Street
Delray Beach, FL
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When
Sat, October 1, 2016
8:00 pm
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Musicians
Pee Wee Ellis
saxophoneAbout
Sat. October 1, 8pm
At 75 years old, the world-renowned jazz saxophonist has a story that spans six decades - starting in the 50s when he took his his sax to New York city to find his heroes, Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk and the great Sonny Rollins, who became his teacher and mentor. In 1960s, he became an important member of James Brown’s band and he co-wrote a handful of songs with James Brown, before working closely with Van Morrison for a collective ten years. He brings nearly 55 years of talent and experience to the Arts Garage stage when he comes to jazz it up this Fall.
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