Art Ellefson

b. Arthur Ellefson, 17 April 1932, Moose Jaw, Canada. Ellefson began playing tenor saxophone in his mid-teens, having first played brass instruments. He played professionally in Canada but became best known after he moved to the UK in the early 50s. In London he played with a succession of leading musicians, including Carl Barriteau and Harry Hayes, then joined Vic Lewis. During the late 50s he played with modern small groups alongside musicians such as Ronnie Ross and Allan Ganley and was a member of Woody Herman's Anglo-American Herd. He then played again with Lewis and also...