Top Fred Wesley Albums
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New Fantasy
[2020]
[2020]
Generations
[2015]
[2015]
Wuda Cuda Shuda
[2003]
[2003]
Fred Wesley Essentials, Vol. 2
[2000]
[2000]
Amalgamation
[1994]
[1994]
Swing & Be Funky (Live)
[1993]
[1993]
Comme Ci Comme Ca
[1991]
[1991]
New Friends
[1990]
[1990]
House Party
[1980]
[1980]
Duets & Collaborations (1)
Related Information for Fred Wesley
Fred Wesley (born 1943) is an American jazz and funk trombonist, best known for his work with James Brown in the 1960s and 1970s.Wesley was born in Mobile, Alabama, the son of a high school teacher and big band leader. During the 1960s and 1970s he was a pivotal member of James Brown's bands, playing on many hit recordings including "Say it Loud - I'm Black and I'm Proud", "Mother Popcorn" and co-writing tunes such as "Hot Pants". His slippery riffs and pungent, precise solos, complementing those of saxophonist Maceo Parker, gave Brown's R&B, soul, and funk tunes their instrumental punch. In the 1970s he also served as band leader and musical director of Brown's band the J.B.... read more
