World-renowned American trombonist visits Braamfontein
BRAAMFONTEIN – American 'Godfather of Funk' Wesley to bless Johannesburg for six days.
The world-renowned American trombonist Fred Wesley is visiting The Orbit Jazz Club in Newtown on 26 November.
The Grammy Award-nominee, ‘Godfather of Funk’ Wesley and The New JBs return to South Africa on 21 November for a six-day tour.
Their tour starts on 21 until 26 November.
Music fans of all tastes are in for an experience that will bring them to their feet, with this forefather of funk who has been sampled by multitudes of artists, including Jannet Jackson.
Wesley worked with James Brown from 1968–1975 as music director and trombonist.
The respected composer, arranger, musicologist, author and educator is a veteran of the Count Basie Orchestra.
His impressive list of musicians he has worked with includes heavyweights such as, Ray Charles, Pancho Sanchez, Van Morrison, Usher and his close friends, Pee Wee Ellis and Maceo Parker.
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