What Do Usher, Van Morrison and James Brown Have in Common?

The fact that each of these renowned artists have worked with Uber-trombonist Fred Wesley. The distinguished jazz, blues and RnB musician who began his career playing for the legendary duo Ike and Tina Turner, is now poised to bring the Fred Wesley Quartet to the Wits Theatre on the 29th November, for a one-night only extravaganza.

The 380 people who are lucky enough to buy their tickets in time will be treated to the musical stylings of the man who spent 11 years as James Brown's primary composer and music director. The Fred Wesley Quartet includes Fred himself on trombone, Dwayne Dolphin on bass, Brian Cox on drums and Joel Johnson on guitar.

The National Arts Council of South Africa is pleased to be bringing over this veteran of the Count Basie Orchestra, whose star-studded list of collaborators includes Ray Charles, Pancho Sanchez, the SOS Band and Cameo. His work is so timeless that he has been sampled by such contemporary artists as Nas and Janet Jackson. 

With a career that spans more than 4 decades of working at the highest levels of the music scene, Johannesburg, prepare yourself for the South African debut of a musical icon and see for yourself what makes him one of the premier jazz aficionados in the world today.

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Contact Details

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