Fred Wesley (born July 4, 1943) is an American jazz and funk trombonist, best known for his work with James Brown in the 1960s and 1970s.

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. 's and did much of the composing and arranging for the group.

Wesley's 35-year career includes playing with and arranging for a wide variety of other artist such as Ray Charles, Lionel Hampton, Randy Crawford, Vanessa Williams, The SOS Band, Cameo, Van Morrison, Socalled and rappers De La Soul, to name a few. Many other artists have sampled his work.

This is your unique chance to catch one of the Funk and Jazz greats perform at an intimate venue for a criminally low door price! Joining Fred on stage will be his brand new JB band featuring local saxophone maestro - James Morton.

Tickets are £6 and are available from The Golden Lion and Bristol Ticket Shop.

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