The Memphis Horns

American horn section made famous by their backing of virtually all of [url=http://www.discogs.com/label/24936-Stax]Stax Records[/url] 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 [a=Otis Redding], [a=Sam & Dave], & [a=Isaac Hayes]. Their long credential list also includes backing various acts such as [a=Elvis Presley], [a=The Doobie Brothers], [a=Neil Diamond], & [a=Al Green].

In 2012 the Memphis Horns received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award for outstanding artistic significance in music.