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Frank Wess

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American saxophonist, flutist, composer and arranger

United StatesMusiciansLived 1922 to 2013 · aged 91
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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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NEA Jazz Masters

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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. 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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Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1922 to 2013 · aged 91
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14 languages

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