The Memphis Horns

Band

The Memphis Horns

On 9 records in 2 Record Tribe collections

Played on

Live At Fillmore WestAretha Franklin, 1971Featuring Roll With ItSteve Winwood, 1988Horns Rattle And HumU2, 1988Horns IntimateLeon Haywood, 1976Effects Pickett In The PocketWilson Pickett, 1974Horns What Were Once Vices Are Now HabitsThe Doobie Brothers, 1974Arranged By Young, Gifted And BlackAretha Franklin, 1972Horns Down To EarthEddie Floyd, 1971Horns Live At Fillmore WestKing Curtis, 1971Brass

About

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.