Frank Wess
American saxophonist, flutist, composer and arranger · United States · On the map · Musicians · Lived 1922 to 2013 · aged 91
Frank Wellington Wess was an American jazz saxophonist and flutist. He was renowned for his extensive solo work; however, he was also remembered for his time playing with Count Basie's band during the early 1950s into the early 1960s.
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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.
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United States
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Musicians
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Singer / Musician
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Deceased
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Lived 1922 to 2013 · aged 91
