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 were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 26-28 of 28 records)

Company	Matrix No.	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Role
Decca	108527	1/6/1960	Till then	Sammy Davis, Jr.	instrumentalist, alto saxophone
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

(Results 26-28 of 28 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Wess, Frank," accessed November 22, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/210889.

Wess, Frank. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 22, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/210889.

"Wess, Frank." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 22 November 2024.