ATLANTA -- Trombonist Fred Wesley helped create the blueprint for funk music. His precise, catchy brass riffs and solo performances were core elements on songs by some of funk's most prominent ...
You Must Hear This! is a series that shines a light on overlooked songs that deserve a close listen. Click here to explore other articles in the series. Fred Wesley’s resume is more impressive than ...
Even the most devoted music fans would need a calculator to figure out how many legendary artists trombonist Fred Wesley has collaborated with on albums and on stage. The list includes Ray Charles, ...
Fred Wesley was musical director of The James Brown Band, spin-off group James Brown and The J.B.'s and George Clinton's Parliament-Funkadelic. He plays The Grand Social, Dublin on 27 March. We asked ...