Uber-trombonist jazzes it up
JOBURG - The distinguished jazz, blues and R&B musician Fred Wesley is poised to bring the Fred Wesley Quartet to the Wits Theatre on 29 November, for a one-night only musical extravaganza.
An Uber-trombonist, Wesley began his career playing for the legendary duo Ike and Tina Turner and has since worked with various artists including Usher, Van Morrison and James Brown.
Those lucky enough to see him 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 is pleased to bring over this veteran of the Count Basie Orchestra, whose star-studded list of collaborators includes Ray Charles, Pancho Sanchez, the SOS Band and Cameo.
With a career that spans more than four decades of working at the highest levels of the music scene, Johannesburg can prepare itself for the South African debut of a musical icon and to see what makes him one of the premier jazz aficionados in the world today.
For one night only at the Wits Theatre on 29 November, make a date with greatness.
Details: Bookings at Computicket.
