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Fred Wesley (born July 4, 1943) [1] is an American trombonist who worked with James Brown in the 1960s and 1970s, and Parliament-Funkadelic in the second half of the 1970s . Biography. Wesley was born the son of a high school teacher and big band leader in Columbus, Georgia, and was raised in Mobile, Alabama.
Jun 30, 2024 · While gearing up for his much anticipated June tour with his New JBs through the northeastern United States, Fred cruised to Atlanta's Patchwerk Studios to add his signature funky horns to the forthcoming album of his old bandleader and friend Bootsy Collins .
Jul 8, 2023 · This past July 4, while San Francisco was being overwhelmed by fireworks, trombonist Fred Wesley—a vital member of James Brown’s band and a former musical director for the J.B.’s—celebrated his 80th birthday.
Best known for his work with James Brown and the JBs, Fred Wesley has built his career in funk and jazz. From 1968 through 1975, Wesley was music director, arranger, trombonist and a primary composer for Brown's band, helping to create a funky sound that's heard in much of today's popular music.
Jul 19, 2022 · A little jazz, a little funk: At 79, trombonist Fred Wesley is ready to play forever. Fred Wesley leads the New JBs at the Festival du Bout du Monde in 2016. More than five decades ago at age 24, Wesley joined James Brown's famous funk and R&B band in 1968. It would define, but not limit, the rest of his career.
Aug 7, 2020 · Through his ventures as a trombonist, arranger, and composer, Fred Wesley has established himself as one of the preeminent funk musicians. Wesley has performed with artists such as James Brown, Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, and Maceo Parker.
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Jan 25, 2003 · Trombone star Fred Wesley, Jr. is best known for his work as a sideman with James Brown in the 1960s and 70s, when he helped move Brown's sound from soul to funk. But Wesley is also a...
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