There was an absolute party atmosphere in the Cuveehof at Schloss Johannisberg on June 26, 2025, when Fred Wesley and his New JB’s thrilled the audience with a mixture of funk, R’n’B and soul. A very special interlude was provided by 80-year-old Martha High, who zipped across the stage with incredible energy, a powerful voice, a striking hairstyle, elegance and a performance reminiscent of Tina Turner, finally getting off the stage and dancing into the rows of the audience. Parts of the audience also got up and danced along.
Funk Legends Reunited
Jazz legend Fred Wesley, the internationally acclaimed trombonist and former musical director of James Brown’s band, celebrated his debut at the Rheingau Music Festival this year. With his concert on June 26, he brought funky grooves to the Cuvéehof at Schloss Johannisberg. Together with the impressive singer Martha High, who also performed with James Brown for 30 years, and the band The New JB’s, he brought the legacy of funk to the stage with new energy. The ensemble impressed Continue reading “Fred Wesley & The New JBs feat. Martha High”