Wess, Frank, 1922-2013
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Name (Latin)
Wess, Frank, 1922-2013
Date of birth
1922-01-04
Date of death
2013-10-30
Field of activity
Jazz
Occupation
Arrangers (Musicians)
Flute players
Jazz musicians
Saxophonists
Gender
male
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Wikipedia description:
Frank Wellington Wess (January 4, 1922 – October 30, 2013) 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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