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 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.