Frank Wess
One of the first major jazz flutists, Frank Wess was also a top Lester Young-influenced tenor man, an expert first altoist, and an occasional composer/arranger -- certainly a valuable man to have around. Early on he toured with Blanche Calloway, served in the military, and had stints with the Billy Eckstine Orchestra (1946), Eddie Heywood, Lucky Millinder, and R&B star Bull Moose Jackson. That was all just a prelude to Wess' important period with Count Basie's big band, from 1953-1964. His flute playing, so expertly utilized in Neal Hefti's arrangements, gave the Basie Orchestra a fresh new sound, and his cool-toned tenor contrasted well with the more passionate sound of fellow tenor Frank Foster; Wess also had opportunities to play alto with the classic big band. Wess subsequently freelanced in countless settings, playing with Clark Terry's big band, the New York Jazz Quartet (with Roland Hanna) during the second half of the 1970s, Dameronia (1981-1985), and Toshiko Akiyoshi's big band, and also had occasional reunions with Frank Foster. Frank Wess led sessions for Commodore (1954), Savoy, Prestige, Moodsville, Pablo (with Foster), Progressive, Uptown, Concord, and Town Crier. He died of a heart attack at the age of 91 in Manhattan on October 30, 2013.
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Frank Wess meets the Paris-Barcelona swing connection
Jazz - Editado por Fresh Sound Records el 1 ene. 1992
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In a Minor Groove
Jazz contemporáneo - Editado por Music Manager el 6 abr. 2014
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The Frank Wess Quartet
Jazz - Editado por Hallmark el 24 ene. 2019
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Four Classic Albums (Opus in Swing / Wheelin' & Dealin' / After Hours / Southern Comfort)
Jazz - Editado por Avid Entertainment el 27 abr. 2014
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Wess Point
Jazz - Editado por Fresh Sound Records el 25 ene. 2019
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Hail to the Chief! Butch Miles Salutes Count Basie
Jazz - Editado por Progressive el 29 feb. 2016
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Opus in Swing (Remastered)
Jazz - Editado por Avid Entertainment el 4 may. 2014
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Jazz 4 Life (Digitally Remastered)
Jazz - Editado por The Blue Mile Records el 19 jul. 2019
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In High Profile
Be Bop - Editado por Squatty Roo Records el 7 oct. 2016
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Jazz After Midnight
Jazz - Editado por Silver Classics Jazz el 8 may. 2014
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Trombones Featuring Frank Wess (Album of 1956)
Jazz - Editado por Jazz Classics el 9 sept. 2022
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After Hours (Remastered)
Jazz - Editado por Avid Entertainment el 4 may. 2014
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North, South, East, Wess and No Count
Jazz - Editado por Fresh Sound Records el 1 jun. 2012
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Feliz Navidad y próspero Año Nuevo de Frank Wess
Jazz - Editado por Amamos la navidad el 20 oct. 2023
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