Person · Male
Frank Wright
Jazz saxophonist
- From
- Grenada, United States
- Active
- 1935–1990
- Releases
- 19
- avant-garde jazz
- free jazz
- jazz
About
Frank Wright (July 9, 1935 – May 17, 1990) was an American free jazz musician, known for his frantic style of playing the tenor saxophone. Critics often compare his music to that of Albert Ayler, although Wright "offers his honks and squawks with a phraseology derived from the slower, earthier funk of R&B and gospel music." According to AllMusic biographer Chris Kelsey, Wright "never recorded even a single record under his own name for a major label; he was 'underground' his entire career." In addition to tenor saxophone, Wright also played the soprano saxophone and bass clarinet.
Member of
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Cecil Taylor Segments II (Orchestra of Two Continents) tenor saxophone, other vocals
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Raphe Malik Quartet tenor saxophone, other vocals
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Center of the World bass clarinet, tenor saxophone
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The Frank Wright Quintet eponymous, tenor saxophone
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Frank Wright Quartet eponymous, tenor saxophone, flute
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Frank Wright Trio eponymous, tenor saxophone
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Frank Wright Sextet eponymous, lead vocals, tenor saxophone
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The New Frank Wright Quartet eponymous, tenor saxophone
Discography
Albums
Live
Compilations
Links
Also known as
Rev. Frank Wright · フランク・ライト
Identifiers
- MusicBrainz
- fce49ea9-fffd-46b7-878b-4bbebad8c47a
- ISNI
- 0000000077795877
Data from MusicBrainz, saved 9 Nov 2026. Photo from Wikimedia Commons, covers from the Cover Art Archive and Apple Music.