Pass The Peasby The J.B.'s

The J.B.'s were the legendary supporting cast of musicians behind James Brown, earning a well-deserved reputation as the tightest, best-drilled instrumental ensemble in all of funk. The name J.B.'s is most often associated with three hornmen in particular -- saxophonists Maceo Parker and Alfred "Pee Wee" Ellis, and trombonist Fred Wesley, all of whom originally joined Brown's backing band at various points during the '60s.: www.allmusic.com "Pass the Peas" is a 1972 funk instrumental by The J.B.'s. It was released as a single on People Records and featured Fred Wesley on that terrific trombone solo.

"Pass the Peas" is a 1972 funk instrumental by The J.B.'s. It was released as a single on People Records and featured Fred Wesley on that terrific trombone solo.

"Pass the Peas" is a 1972 funk instrumental by The J.B.'s. It was released as a single on People Records and featured Fred Wesley on that terrific trombone solo.

Pass the Peas was released in 1972 by the Fred Wesley led James Brown Backing band, The JB’s on People Records. Check out the song performed live at the Apollo Theater in 1972: youtu.be