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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Live Through This
Jazz - Paru chez LTT brothers music le 15 juil. 2020
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Little Plain Gold Ring
Jazz - Paru chez plain gold ring le 21 avr. 2023
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The 12 Days of Christmas with Frank Wess
Jazz - Paru chez All I Have To Do Is Dream le 2 déc. 2019
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Essential Jazz Masters
Be Bop - Paru chez Master Classics Records le 1 mai 2011
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Nightingale
Jazz - Paru chez oldies and hits for future le 18 mai 2019
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The Happy Cats
Jazz - Paru chez Fresh Sound Records le 8 déc. 2016
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Jazz Legacy (The Jazz Legends)
Jazz - Paru chez Sandstone le 21 févr. 2014
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Wheelin' & Dealin' (Remastered)
Jazz - Paru chez Avid Entertainment le 4 nov. 2022
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Wheelin' & Dealin'
Frank Wess, John Coltrane, Paul Quinichette, Mal Waldron, Doug Watkins
Jazz - Paru chez Music Manager le 4 nov. 2022
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Blue Skies
Jazz - Paru chez Black & Partner Licenses LLC le 11 avr. 2019
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Jazz Collection (Original Recordings)
Jazz - Paru chez Jazz Dog Records le 3 avr. 2020
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