Fred Wesley became more involved in 1972 with the James Brown output for Polydor by producing the string of instrumental hits for The J.B.’s, including “Gimme Some More,” “Pass The Peas,” and “Givin’ Up Food For Funk,” as well as arrangements for other featured artists on Mr. Brown’s People record label.
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In 1971, James Brown signed a deal with Polydor Records that allowed Mr. Brown to re-hire his former trombonist and musical director, Fred Wesley, and complete an unfinished album by The J.B.’s. Along with band originals, Fred contributed two original works, “Blessed Blackness” and “Wine Spot,” - under the guidance of New York City arranger Dave Matthews and copyist Emile Charlap - to the album that would become Food For Thought.
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