Dave Ellis (saxophonist) facts for kids

Dave Ellis is an American musician who plays the saxophone. He grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area in California. Dave became well-known in the 1990s as a member of guitarist Charlie Hunter's band. Since then, Ellis has worked with Bob Weir, who was a member of the famous band Grateful Dead. He has also played with flugelhorn player Dmitri Matheny.

About Dave Ellis

Dave Ellis is a talented saxophone player. He has released his own albums as a bandleader, which means he leads his own music group. His album State of Mind, released in 2003, was his second album produced by Orrin Keepnews. This album won an award in 2004 for "Outstanding Album" from the California Music Awards.

Dave also has a sister named Zoe Ellis. They have worked together on music projects. Their musical act is called ZADELL.

Dave Ellis's Music Albums

Dave Ellis has recorded many albums, both on his own and with other musicians. Here are some of the albums he has been a part of:

Albums as a Solo Artist

• Raven (1996)
• In the Long Run (1998)
• State of Mind (2003)

Albums with Other Bands

• With Black Crowes:
  • Freak 'n' Roll...Into the Fog: The Black Crowes All Join Hands, The Fillore, San Francisco (2006)
• With Charlie Hunter:
  • Charlie Hunter Trio (1993)
  • Bing, Bing, Bing! (1995)
  • Ready... Set... Shango! (1996)
• With Dmitri Matheny:
  • Red Reflections (1995)
  • Penumbra: The Moon Sessions (1996)
• With The Other Ones:
  • The Strange Remain (1999)
• With Bob Weir and RatDog:
  • Evening Moods (2000)