Apr192024

Frank Wess

Frank Wess (born January 4, 1922 in Kansas City – October 30, 2013) is an American jazz musician, who has played saxophone (both alto and tenor) and flute. He began with classical music and played in Oklahoma. He later switched to jazz on moving to Washington, D. C. and by nineteen was working in the Big Bands. His career would be interrupted during World War II although he did play with a military band in the period. On returning from service he joined Billy Eckstine's orchestra.[1] Read more on Last.fm

Track:

Most Played Tracks as Scrobbled to Last.fm

# Title Plays
1I Cover the Waterfront
1329
2Rainy Afternoon
1232
3Baubles, Bangles and Beads
1113
4Star Eyes
1067
5Stella by Starlight
1014
6Don't Come, Don't Call
933
7Shufflin'
815
8Southern Comfort
725
9Blue Monk
637
10Nada Mas
487

Related Artists

Sam Most
Buddy Collette
Jerome Richardson
Ali Ryerson
James Moody
Frank Foster
Lew Tabackin
Holly Hofmann
Gigi Gryce
Bill McBirnie