JazzAscona 2026 ⎮ Fred Wesley Generations LIVE

Fred Wesley – Live at JazzAscona | Funk Legend in Concert For the very first time at JazzAscona, the legendary Fred Wesley takes the stage. Born in Georgia in 1943, Fred Wesley is one of the most influential trombonists in the history of funk and a major figure in jazz. Best known as the musical director, arranger, and trombonist for James Brown, he played a pivotal role in shaping the sound of modern funk. His remarkable career also includes collaborations with Parliament-Funkadelic, The Horny Horns, Count Basie Orchestra, Maceo Parker, Bootsy Collins, and Toots Thielemans. Blending irresistible grooves with jazz roots, soul, and boundless musical creativity, Fred Wesley continues to inspire audiences around the world. In this special JazzAscona performance, he is joined by Leonardo Corradi on Hammond organ and Tony Match on drums. Enjoy this unforgettable live performance from one of the true architects of funk.