Fred Wesley — artist
Fred Wesley has 1 upcoming show, next at The Lyric Theatre on Mon, Oct 19. Dates, venues and tickets on Ckord.
Fred Wesley is a prominent American trombonist and composer known for his significant contributions to funk and jazz music. As a key member of James Brown's backing band, The J.B.'s, Wesley helped shape the sound of 1970s funk with his rhythmic trombone lines and tight horn arrangements. Influenced by jazz greats like J.J. Johnson, his work seamlessly blends the improvisational elements of jazz with the groove-centric approach of funk. Wesley's collaborations with artists such as Parliament-Funkadelic and his own band, The New JB's, further define his versatile and influential sound.
Fred Wesley upcoming shows
- AHA Honors: Emmylou Harris, Will Kimbrough, Randy Owen, Fred Wesley — The Lyric Theatre — Oct 19, 2026
Fred Wesley past shows
- Fred Wesley & His New JBs w/ dj bphresh — Antone's Nightclub — Jun 26, 2026
- BT ALC Big Band Featuring Fred Wesley — Jimmy's Jazz and Blues Club — Jul 25, 2025