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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Whatever You Want
Jazz - Released by nagel heyer records on 14 Jun 2018
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Long Road (HD Remastered)
Vocal Jazz - Released by Reborn recordings on 24 Jan 2019
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The Frank Wess Quartet (HD Remastered)
Vocal Jazz - Released by Reborn recordings on 24 Jan 2019
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Opus de Blues (HD Remastered)
Vocal Jazz - Released by Reborn recordings on 24 Jan 2019
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Jazz for Playboys
Lounge - Released by Milestones Records on 7 Sep 2019
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Keep Calm and Listen Frank Wess
Jazz - Released by Blue Moon Recordings on 29 Dec 2015
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Southern Comfort (HD Remastered)
Vocal Jazz - Released by Reborn recordings on 4 May 2014
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After Hours (Hq Remastered)
Thad Jones, Kenny Burrell, Frank Wess, Mal Waldron
Jazz - Released by Vintage Recordings on 2 Aug 2021
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JAZZY CITY - Club Session by Frank Wess
Jazz - Released by Rare Jazz Recordings on 23 Jun 2015
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Olio (Hq Remastered)
Thad Jones, Frank Wess, Teddy Charles, Mal Waldron, Doug Watkins, Elvin Jones
Jazz - Released by Vintage Recordings on 1 Jun 1957
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Swingville Volume 11: Jive at Five
Jazz - Released by SINETONE AMR on 31 Jan 2014
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Yo Ho Poor You, Little Me (HD Remastered)
Vocal Jazz - Released by Reborn recordings on 25 Jan 2019
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Wess Point (HD Remastered)
Vocal Jazz - Released by Reborn recordings on 25 Jan 2019
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Come Here Again With My Best Music
Jazz - Released by mbw music capital on 26 Jun 2020
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Jazz For Playboys (Bonus Track Version) (Hd Remastered Edition, Doxy Collection)
Jazz - Released by Doxy Records on 24 May 2018
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Jazz Is Busting Out All Over (HD Remastered)
Vocal Jazz - Released by Reborn recordings on 24 Jan 2019
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