Dave Ellis (saxophonist)
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Dave Ellis | |
|---|---|
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Saxophone |
| Website | www |
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 Bob Weir after the breakup of the Grateful Dead[3] and with flugelhornist Dmitri Matheny.[4]
Ellis has recorded albums as a bandleader. His State of Mind album (2003), is his second recording produced by Orrin Keepnews and won a 2004 award for Outstanding Album from the California Music Awards.[5]
Dave and his sister, Zoe Ellis, have collaborated as an act called ZADELL.[6]
