Dave Ellis is an American saxophonist. A native of the

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, Ellis came to prominence in the 1990s as a member of guitarist

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's band. Ellis has since been known for his work with

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after the breakup of the

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and with flugelhornist

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. Ellis has recorded albums as a bandleader. His ''State of Mind'' album (2003), is his second recording produced by

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and won a 2004 award for Outstanding Album from the California Music Awards. Dave and his sister, Zoe Ellis, have collaborated as an act called ZADELL."ZADELL: ZoÃ« and Dave Ellis - Buoyant Jazz Sax Meets Funky R&B Vocals"
''Brown Paper Tickets''. Retrieved July 30, 2018.

Discography

* ''Raven'' (Monarch, 1996) * ''In the Long Run'' (Monarch, 1998) * ''State of Mind'' (

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, 2001 el. 2003 With

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*'' Freak 'n' Roll...Into the Fog: The Black Crowes All Join Hands, The Fillmore, San Francisco'' (Eagle, 2006) With

* '' Charlie Hunter Trio'' ( Prawn Song, 1993) * ''

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'' (

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, 1995) * ''Ready... Set... Shango!'' (Blue Note, 1996) With

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* ''

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'' ( Arista, 1999) With

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* ''

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'' (Arista, 2000)

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