Fred Wesley

Fred Wesley (born July 4, 1943)

Jazz and Funk Trombonist, Fred Wesley, is mostly regarded for his work with James Brown and Parliament - Funkadelic in the 1970's. His career began in the 1960's, but his true contribution to Jazz began in 1988. He has played with and arranged for many (Ray Charles, Lionel Hampton, Cameo and others). He worked as an Educator and remains active recording and touring. Please take a listen here and enjoy your weekend: Damn Right I'm Somebody (1974 full Album), Breakin' Bread and Doin' it to death (or Gonna have a funky good time 1973) {with the JBs and James Brown)

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Wesley

Background information
Born	July 4, 1943(age 76) Columbus, Georgia
Genres	Jazz, funk
Instruments	Trombone
Years active	1960s–present
Associated acts	James Brown, The J.B.'s, Parliament-Funkadelic, Soulive