Ernie Fields Jr.

Ernie Fields Jr. (July 29, 1934 – March 8, 2024) was an American baritone saxophonist and session musician.

Son of notable musician Ernie Fields, he worked with blues, soul and funk artists including B. B. King, Bobby Bland, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Rick James, and Marvin Gaye.

Fields graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in 1951 and then attended Howard University, playing with his father's band during breaks. In the 1990s he began touring with trombonist Fred Wesley, playing bagpipes as well as saxophone. The Voice, and X Factor.

Fields lived in Pasadena, California. He died in his sleep on March 8, 2024, at the age of 89.

Discography 1978: Here, My Dear – Marvin Gaye 1978: Ride a Wild Horse - Motown Special Disco Version Single – Ernie Fields Jr. 1979: Wild and Peaceful – Teena Marie 1995: Conversation Peace – Stevie Wonder 2008: One Kind Favor – B. B. King

Selected filmography