Fred Wesley’s influence on the BT ALC Big Band runs deep, shaping their sound for over 15 years. His iconic hits, including ‘Damn Right I Am Somebody,’ have been woven into the band’s repertoire, inspiring original compositions that echo Wesley’s arrangements and the rich legacy of funk he helped create with James Brown and Parliament Funkadelic.
“Alex and Brian are passionate about their musical heritage… What great arrangements. Musicians of this caliber will make my and James Brown’s simple songs last forever.” – Fred Wesley
As musicians and arrangers, Alex Lee Clark and Brian Thomas credit Fred Wesley’s trombone playing and compositions as foundational to their own work. “Fred is truly one of the funkiest humans to walk the face of the planet,” says Thomas, reflecting on the life-changing impact of Wesley’s music.
This performance promises to honor funk’s rich history while pushing it forward with explosive energy and timeless grooves.