ALANA Cultural Center, 13 Oak Dr, Hamilton, NY 13346, USA

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Fred Wesley is a funk pioneer who played trombone in the original James Brown Band. In the late 1970s, Wesley worked with George Clinton in Parliament-Funkadelic. He has continued to tour and make music, often with his friends and colleagues from the James Brown Band. Wesley's 35-year career includes playing with and arranging for a wide variety of other artists including Ray Charles, Lionel Hampton, Randy Crawford, Vanessa Williams, The SOS Band, Cameo, Van Morrison, Socalled, and rappers De La Soul, to name a few. 

Visiting Professor Scot Brown and Fred Wesley will be in conversation about his career and the birth of Funk. Following their dialogue, Fred and Scot will engage in a groove session with student bands. 

Join us for good food, conversation, and music!

 

 

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