Person · Male
Frank Wess
- From
- Kansas City, United States
- Active
- 1922–2013
- Releases
- 44
- jazz
- bebop
- cool jazz
- hard bop
About
Frank Wellington Wess (January 4, 1922 – October 30, 2013) was an American jazz saxophonist and flautist. 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 flautist of his era—using the latter instrument to bring new colors to Basie's music.
Member of
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Joe Newman Septet flute
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Frank Wess Quintet flute, tenor saxophone
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Thad Jones Septet flute
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Frank Wess Septet eponymous, flute, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone
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The John Lewis Group flute
Discography
Albums
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Flutes & Reeds
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Opus In Swing
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North, South, East... Wess
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The Spirit of Charlie Parker
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Wheelin’ & Dealin’
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In a Minor Groove
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Bags & Flutes
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Yo Ho! Poor You, Little Me
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The Dealers
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Flute of the Loom
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Flute Juice
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The New York Jazz Quartet in Chicago
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I Hear Ya Talkin'
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Flutin' the Bird... Bird Lives!
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The Flute Mastery Of Frank Wess Apple Music
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Swing Summit
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Wishing Peace From “Liberty Suite”
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Jazz Is Busting Out All Over
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Trombones and Flute
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Jazz for Playboys
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Going Wess Apple Music
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Your Story-The Music of Bill Evans
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Tryin’ to Make My Blues Turn Green
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The Frank Wess Quartet
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One More: Music of Thad Jones
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Hank and Frank
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WESS POINT - THE COMMODORE RECORDINGS Apple Music
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Hank and Frank II
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Once Is Not Enough Apple Music
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Paul Meyers Quartet
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Southern Comfort
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Magic 101 Apple Music
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Magic 201
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Two at the Top
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Paris Barcelona Swing Connection
Singles
Links
Official
Concerts
Identifiers
- MusicBrainz
- 8a271ade-5c59-4223-9b29-cdc2599bcba6
- ISNI
- 000000008188846X
- IPI
- 00032760401
Data from MusicBrainz, saved 9 Nov 2026. Photo from Wikimedia Commons, covers from the Cover Art Archive and Apple Music.