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“FUNKY” FRED WESLEY QUARTET SET TO WOW SA FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY

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Author: JT Comms
Date: 17 Oct 2014

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“FUNKY” FRED WESLEY QUARTET SET TO WOW SA FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY

Renowned and distinguished funk, jazz, blues and R&B musician Fred Wesley is set to bring his unique form of highly entertaining music to Johannesburg audiences. The American trombonist, who began his career playing for Ike and Tina Turner, is also a respected arranger and composer, author, musicologist and educator.

Fred Wesley worked with James Brown from 1968-1957 as music director, arranger, trombonist and a primary composer, making him the world’s funkiest trombone player. He is a veteran of the Count Basie Orchestra, having also worked with an illustrious variety of artists such as Ray Charles, Van Morrison, Usher, Pancho Sanchez, the SOS Band and Cameo. He also performs with his close friends Maceo Parker and Pee Wee Ellis. Rap star Nas and Pop sensation Janet Jackson are among the scored of artists who have sampled Wesley’s work

Fred Wesley is the Bandleader of the New JBs – taken from his direction of the JBs – showcasing his unparalleled ability to bring musicians together to create magic for the pleasure of music lovers in Johannesburg, at The Wits Theatre on 29 Novemeber2014 -. There are only 380 seats available, so book now!

 

Concert details

Ø Event: Fred Wesley Quartet

Ø Date: 29 November

Ø Venue: Wits Theatre

Ø Artists: Fred Wesley

Ø Time:19h00 for 20h00

Ø Tickets: R120 at Computicket

 

Contact Details

For event details, Please contact Lynne Pillay on: lynnet@mweb.co.za or 021 674 9944

For media queries, media accreditation, interview request, access to high res pics etc please contact JT Comms on media@jtcomms.co.za or (011) 788 7631/2

Issued by JT Communication Solutions

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