Frank Wess
Frank Wellington Wess (January 4, 1922 – October 30, 2013) was an American jazz saxophonist and flutist. In addition to his extensive solo work, Wess is remembered for his time in Count Basie's band from the early 1950s into the 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. |
Birth and Death Data: Born January 4, 1922 (Kansas City), Died October 30, 2013 (Manhattan)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1947 - 1960
Roles Represented in DAHR: tenor saxophone, flute, alto saxophone
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Recordings (Results 26-27 of 27 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decca | 108528 | 1/6/1960 | Get on the right track, baby | Sammy Davis, Jr. | instrumentalist, alto saxophone | |||
| Decca | 108529 | 1/6/1960 | Face to face | Sammy Davis, Jr. | instrumentalist, alto saxophone |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Wess, Frank," accessed April 29, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/210889.
Wess, Frank. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 29, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/210889.
"Wess, Frank." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 29 April 2024.
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LCNAR: Wess, Frank, 1922-2013 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n83045066
Wikidata: Frank Wess - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q182792
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/119858348
MusicBrainz: Frank Wess - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/8a271ade-5c59-4223-9b29-cdc2599bcba6
ISNI: 0000 0000 8188 846X - http://www.isni.org/isni/000000008188846X
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