Frank Wess
Born January 4, 1922 in Kansas City, Missouri, Frank Wess was a jazz saxophonist
and flautist, best known for his time with Count Basie’s band as well as his own
solo recordings. Relocated to Oklahoma, he began classical music training in
high school. He moved to Washington, D.C. at the age of 19 and switched to jazz,
playing in local big bands. Interrupted briefly by World War II, Wess picked up
where he left off when he left the military. He began playing with Billy
Eckstine’s orchestra and attended the Modern School of Music, earning a degree
in flute. He joined Count Basie’s ...
Just Squeeze Me (But Don't Tease Me)Frank Wess, Pete Minger, Marshall Royal, Harold Jones, Lynn Seaton, Rick Wilkins and Gerry Wiggins
Royal Blue
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How Deep Is the Ocean?John Bunch, Frank Wess and John Bunch Trio
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I Surrender DearFrank Wess and Coleman Hawkins
The Jazz Masters
If I Were a BellHank Jones and Frank Wess
West of 5th
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Embraceable YouMal Waldron, Teddy Charles, Elvin Jones, Thad Jones, Doug Watkins and Frank Wess
The Recordings Part One: 1956-1957
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StopFrank Wess
Essential Jazz Masters
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