The Memphis Horns
1 album · 1990s · CD · appears on 6 albums
American horn section made famous by their backing of virtually all of Stax Records recordings with horn work.
Originally a sextet led by Wayne Jackson and Andrew Love, the Memphis Horns eventually became a duo with Wayne Jackson (trumpet) and Andrew Love (tenor sax).
This includes horn work with Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, & Isaac Hayes. Their long credential list also includes backing various acts such as Elvis Presley, The Doobie Brothers, Neil Diamond, & Al Green.
In 2012 the Memphis Horns received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award for outstanding artistic significance in music.
Members
- Wayne Jackson
- Ben Cauley
- Andrew Love
- James Mitchell
- Jack Hale
- Ed Logan
- Joe Arnold
- Roger Hopps
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Member of
- The Memphis Strings & Horns
Also known as
- Wayne Jackson & Co.