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...