Frank Wess
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Biography
[Edit]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.
Title: Reminder (feat. Benny Powell, Frank Foster, Milt Jackson & Tommy Flanagan)
Artist: Frank Wess
Genre: Jazz
Title: Jung Bisexuell Geisteskrank
Artist: Frank Wess, Felix Krull, Nicky Nice
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Rap
Title: Trombones (feat. Henry Coker, Bill Hughes, Jimmy Cleveland & Benny Powell)
Artist: Frank Wess
Genre: Jazz
Title: Off Broadway
Artist: Frank Wess, Randy Sandke, Roland Hanna, John Goldsby, Joe Ascione Frank Vignola
Genre: Jazz
Title: Paul Meyers Quartet Featuring Frank Weiss
Artist: Paul Meyers Quartet, Paul Meyers, Frank Wess
Genre: Jazz
Title: Jazz for Playboys
Artist: Kenny Burrell, Frank Wess, Freddie Green, Joe Bob Newman
Title: Olio
Artist: Elvin Jones, Teddy Charles, Mal Waldron, Frank Wess, Doug Watkins, Thad Jones
Collections
Title: Blues 'n' Jazz (Extended Version)
Genre: Jazz, Songwriter/Lyricist
Title: Oldies Mega Hits of the Jazz Era
Genre: Jazz, Contemporary Jazz
Title: Jazz for Playboys
Genre: Jazz
Title: The Trombone Album
Genre: Jazz
Title: Best of Jazz Trombone
Genre: Jazz
Title: Jazz Moods: Sounds of Summer
Genre: Jazz
Title: The Best of Duke Ellington and Count Basie
Genre: Jazz
Title: Buck Clayton Swings the Village (Remastered) [Live]
Genre: Jazz
Title: Vintage Jazz Lounge, Vol. 2
Genre: Jazz
Title: Kenny Burrell
Genre: Jazz
Title: The Best of Duke Ellington and Count Basie
Genre: Jazz
Title: Mixtape: Happy Jazz
Genre: Jazz
Title: Something Saxy - Jazz in the Lounge
Genre: Jazz, Contemporary Jazz
Title: Jazz Explosion - The Greats Volume Seven
Genre: Jazz
Title: Best of Jazz Songs
Genre: Jazz
Title: The Best Jazz Ever
Genre: Jazz
Title: Jazz Swing Classics
Genre: Jazz
Title: The Jazz Mood
Genre: Jazz
Title: Rey's Tune
Genre: Jazz
Title: Super Jazz
Genre: Jazz
Title: Live from Greenwich Village (Extended) [Live]
Genre: Jazz
Title: Cool Jazz (Classic Mood Experience)
Genre: Jazz
Title: Late Night Jazz - The Ultimate Collection (CD1)
Genre: Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Title: Jazz District Bebop
Genre: Jazz
Title: Kings Of Classic Jazz, Vol. 2
Genre: Jazz
Title: Golden Jazz Vol. 07
Genre: Jazz
Title: Enjoy Great Jazz, Vol. 05
Genre: Jazz
Title: Oldies In Jazz, Vol. 2
Genre: Jazz
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