+ special guests Funkshon
+ special guests The Impellers ( Mocambo / Freestyle )
+ DJ Greg Belson ( Hogwash, Los Angeles )
Fred Wesley is the trombonist, composer, arranger, bandleader and author known worldwide as one of the architects of funk music. Fred's work with Godfather of SoulJames Brown in the 1970s established him as the world's funkiest trombonist. He is also famed for his worko with George Clinton, Bootsy Collins,m Parliament, Funkadelic, the Count Basie Orchestra, Ray Charles, Van Morrison & Cameo.
Along with Maceo Parker & Pee Wee Ellis, Fred Wesley makes up the classic JB's Horns who guest with other artists such as Lenny Kravitz, The Red Hot Chili Peppers and many more.
Fred Wesley is responsible for many rare groove anthems such as "House Party", "Blow Your Head", "Use me", "Same Beat", "Rockin' funky watergate" and many more.
The New JB's are Fred Wesley ( Trombone ), Ernie Fields Jr. ( Saxophone ), Bruce Cox ( Drums ), Dwayne Dolphin ( Bass ), Reggie Ward ( Guitar ), Peter Madsen ( Keys ), Barney McCall ( Keys ), Gary Winter ( Trumpet ).
This summer sees the release of the great lost Fred Wesley & the JB's album "Watermelon Man" which was originally due for release in 1973 on People Records but has been in the vaults until now.
