Frank Wess | |
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 Frank Wess (left) and Jimmy Owens, 1977 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Frank Wellington Wess |
| Born | January 4, 1922 Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. |
| Died | October 30, 2013 (aged 91) New York, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Saxophone, flute |
| Years active | 1950s – 2013 |
| Labels | Commodore, Savoy, Pablo, Progressive, Concord |
Frank Wellington Wess (January 4, 1922 – October 30, 2013)[1] was an American jazz saxophonist and flutist. He was renown for his extensive solo work; however, he was also remembered for his time playing with Count Basie's band during the early 1950s into the early 1960s. Critic Scott Yanow described him as one of the premier proteges of Lester Young, and a leading jazz flutist of his era—using the latter instrument to bring new colors to Basie's music.[2]
- ^ Yardley, William (3 November 2013). "Frank Wess, 91, Saxophonist and Flutist With the Basie Band, Dies".
- ^ "Frank Wess Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More ..." AllMusic. Retrieved 2024-11-13.