Fred Wesley

About

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

Top Tracks

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   House Party

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   Funk For Your Ass

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   You Can Have Watergate Just Gimme Some Bucks And I'll Be Straight

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   Bop To the Boogie

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   The ballad of beulah baptist

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   Getcho money ready

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   Still On The Loose

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   People Get Up And Drive Your Funky Soul - Remix

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