Frank Wess

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Frank Wess

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American jazz saxophonist, flutist, arranger and composer
Born 4th January 1922 Kansas City, Missouri, USA, died 30th October 2013 Manhattan, New York

Member of Billy Eckstine's orchestra from 1946 to 1947, Eddie Haywood's orchestra in 1947 and Lucky Millinder's orchestra in 1948. Worked with [a=Bullmoose Jackson] from 1948 to 1949, Count Basie from 1953 to 1964, where he formed a famous pairing, billed as "The Two Franks", with fellow saxophonist Frank Foster and Clark Terry's Big Band from 1967 to 1970. Has also done a lot of session work, Broadway shows, jingles and played in the bands for TV shows Saturday Night Live and The David Frost Show (1969-72). Made a National Endowment for the Arts jazz master in 2007.

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Baubles, Bangles and Beads

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Rainy Afternoon

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Star Eyes

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Shufflin'

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Stella by Starlight

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Frank Wess has released 35 albums between 1955 and 2023. Notable releases include Jazz Museum: Tribute To Great Artists, Big Band Basie, Tryin' To Make My Blues Turn Green. Explore their complete discography on this page.

Frank Wess' most-played tracks include Baubles, Bangles and Beads, Rainy Afternoon, Star Eyes, Shufflin', Stella by Starlight. Listen to these songs and explore more from their catalog on this page.

American jazz saxophonist, flutist, arranger and composerBorn 4th January 1922 Kansas City, Missouri, USA, died 30th October 2013 Manhattan, New YorkMember of Billy Eckstine's orchestra from 1946 to 1947, Eddie Haywood's orchestra in 1947 and Lucky M... Read the full biography on this page.

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