Fred Wesley
Acting
Biography
No biography available for Fred Wesley.
Born: July 4, 1943
Place of Birth: Mobile, Alabama, USA
Known For
We Want the Funk!
Stanley Nelson's syncopated voyage through the history of funk music, from early roots to 1970s urban funk and beyond.
James Brown: Soul Survivor
James Brown's legacy has influenced rap, soul, funk and R&B. But along with his huge talent, there's a dark side to Brown's success that includes stints in prison and unceasing tabloid speculation. This in-depth documentary takes a look at the meteoric highs and deep lows of Brown's career, offering some fascinating insights from the Godfather of Soul himself, as well as interview footage with Chuck D, Little Richard, Wyclef Jean and many others.
The Story of Funk: One Nation Under a Groove
A documentary on funk and P-funk and the bands and artists that made it all happen: James Brown, Sly Stone, George Clinton, Bootsy Collins, Maurice White and his Earth Wind & Fire, Average White Band, Kool & The Gang and lots more. It tells the story of black American music and how it evolved from funk to more main stream to disco to hiphop to contemporary R 'n B and its impact on society. Music and live footage from the bands, interviews with artists and band members of Kool & The Gang, Earth Wind & Fire, George Clinton and lots more.
Saturday Night Live
A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.
Fred Wesley: Studio Live Session 2018
Fred Wesley : Jazz sous les Pommiers 2011
Fred Wesley Generations - Studio Live Session 2020
Fred Wesley - Ronnie Scott's 14 décembre 2017
Bootsy Collins & His New Rubber Band: Live at Jazz Baltica
Bootsy Collins and his New Rubber Band live at Jazz Baltica, Salzau Germany, 1998, featuring P-Funk legends Garry Shider, Fred Wesley, Rick Gardner, Gary "Mudbone" Cooper and Frankie "Kash" Waddy.
Maceo Parker: My First Name Is Maceo
Documentary about the life of jazz and funk saxophonist, Maceo Parker
Filmography
as Self
as Self - Cameo (uncredited)
as trombone
as trombone
as trombone & vocals
as leader/trombone/vocals