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Years active. 1960s–present. Website. www .funkyfredwesley .com. Fred Wesley at Funk n Waffles Bar in Syracuse, NY, March 30, 2007. 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 .
Mar 28, 2024 · Find out the latest news and events of trombone legend Fred Wesley, who plays with his Generations Trio and New JBs. Read his tribute to his friend and bandmate Ernie Fields Jr., who passed away in March 2024.
Jul 19, 2022 · Fred Wesley is a jazz player who has been in the funk and R&B scene since 1968, when he joined James Brown's band. He is still performing with his own group, The New JBs, and has released a number of jazz albums. He talks about his career, his influences, and his upcoming shows in Seattle.
Aug 7, 2020 · Fred Wesley. Biography. Articles. News. Has Influenced. 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.
Fred Wesley was a multi-instrumentalist, arranger, composer, bandleader, and longtime musical director for James Brown's J.B.'s. Explore his R&B, funk, and jazz-funk style, albums, and collaborations with other artists on AllMusic.
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Jul 8, 2023 · By John-Paul Shiver. July 8, 2023. There is nothing more American than funk. 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. God bless him.
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 legendary...
