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 ...
All or Nothing at AllHank Jones, Mickey Roker, John Webber, Frank Wess and Ilya Lushtak
Hank and Frank
7:21
Only Trust Your HeartJoe Wilder, Steve LaSpina, Chris Neville, Chuck Redd and Frank Wess
6:57
If I Were a BellHank Jones and Frank Wess
West of 5th
5:00
Isn't This a Lovely Day?John Bunch, Frank Wess and John Bunch Trio
5:32
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
7:07
Zing! Went the Strings of My HeartSusannah McCorkle, Howard Alden, Allen Farnham, Dennis Irwin, Keith Copeland and Frank Wess
I'll Take Romance
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