Episode 61: Fifteen Minutes of Funk History with Alfred “Pee Wee” Ellis (1941-2021)
Alfred “Pee Wee” Ellis was a saxophonist, composer and arranger best known as the bandleader and arranger for the James Brown Orchestra during…
Alfred “Pee Wee” Ellis was a saxophonist, composer and arranger best known as the bandleader and arranger for the James Brown Orchestra during…
In this highlight from episode 60, David Matthews discusses the lesser-known version of “Talkin’ Loud and…
David Matthews is a keyboardist, pianist, and arranger perhaps best known for his stint as James…
In this highlight from episode 59, 24-Carat Black saxophonist Jerome Derrickson talks about why their album…
24-Carat Black was a soul and funk band from Cincinnati who recorded in the early 1970s,…
In this highlight from episode 58, Young-Holt Unlimited drummer Redd Holt discusses the classic instrumental hit…
Isaac “Redd” Holt is a drummer most widely known for his association with the group Young-Holt…
On this highlight from Episode 57, East of Underground guitarist Lewis Hitt talks about recording their…
In 1971, America was in the throes of cultural revolution at home and military conflict abroad….
On this highlight from episode 56, Willie West reminisces about his classic soul/funk song “Fairchild,” produced…