Fred Wesley & The New J.B.'s live in Hamburg

Experience Fred Wesley & The New J.B.'s live on July 6th

Fred Wesley & The New J.B.’s are scheduled to perform at Nica Jazz Club in Hamburg, Germany on July 6, 2026. The group delivers a potent blend of funk, soul, and jazz, rooted in the iconic sound of James Brown’s J.B.’s. Trombonist Fred Wesley was a key member of that original ensemble, serving as musical director during its most influential period in the 1970s. The New J.B.’s continue this legacy, performing classic J.B.’s arrangements alongside original compositions maintaining a high-energy, danceable groove.

Nica Jazz Club is a long-standing venue in Hamburg’s St. Pauli district, known for its intimate atmosphere and dedication to live jazz and related genres. Established in 1988, the club is named after Nica de Koenigswarter, a prominent patron of jazz musicians during the mid-20th century. It has hosted numerous internationally renowned artists across various subgenres of jazz, soul and funk and is considered an important part of Hamburg's music scene due to its focus on quality performances and dedicated audience.