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Frank Wess

Jazz
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 ...
Songs
All or Nothing at All
All or Nothing at AllHank Jones, Mickey Roker, John Webber, Frank Wess and Ilya Lushtak

Hank and Frank

7:21

Only Trust Your Heart
Only Trust Your HeartJoe Wilder, Steve LaSpina, Chris Neville, Chuck Redd and Frank Wess

6:57

If I Were a Bell
If I Were a BellHank Jones and Frank Wess

West of 5th

5:00

Isn't This a Lovely Day?
Isn't This a Lovely Day?John Bunch, Frank Wess and John Bunch Trio

5:32

Just Squeeze Me (But Don't Tease Me)
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 Heart
Zing! Went the Strings of My HeartSusannah McCorkle, Howard Alden, Allen Farnham, Dennis Irwin, Keith Copeland and Frank Wess

I'll Take Romance

3:43

Albums