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Frank Wess

Jazz
Born January 4, 1922 in Kansas City, Missouri, Frank Wess was a jazz saxophonist and flautist, best known for his time with Count Basie’s band as well as his own solo recordings. Relocated to Oklahoma, he began classical music training in high school. He moved to Washington, D.C. at the age of 19 and switched to jazz, playing in local big bands. Interrupted briefly by World War II, Wess picked up where he left off when he left the military. He began playing with Billy Eckstine’s orchestra and attended the Modern School of Music, earning a degree in flute. He joined Count Basie’s ...
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Only Trust Your HeartJoe Wilder, Steve LaSpina, Chris Neville, Chuck Redd and Frank Wess
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Just Squeeze Me (But Don't Tease Me)Frank Wess, Pete Minger, Marshall Royal, Harold Jones, Lynn Seaton, Rick Wilkins and Gerry Wiggins
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Zing! Went the Strings of My HeartSusannah McCorkle, Howard Alden, Allen Farnham, Dennis Irwin, Keith Copeland and Frank Wess
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How Deep Is the Ocean?John Bunch, Frank Wess and John Bunch Trio
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I Surrender DearFrank Wess and Coleman Hawkins
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Taking a Chance on LoveSusannah McCorkle, Howard Alden, Allen Farnham, Dennis Irwin, Keith Copeland and Frank Wess
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Only Trust Your HeartJoe Wilder, Steve LaSpina, Chris Neville, Chuck Redd and Frank Wess

6:57

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Just Squeeze Me (But Don't Tease Me)Frank Wess, Pete Minger, Marshall Royal, Harold Jones, Lynn Seaton, Rick Wilkins and Gerry Wiggins

Royal Blue

7:07

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Zing! Went the Strings of My HeartSusannah McCorkle, Howard Alden, Allen Farnham, Dennis Irwin, Keith Copeland and Frank Wess

I'll Take Romance

3:43

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How Deep Is the Ocean?John Bunch, Frank Wess and John Bunch Trio

7:30

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I Surrender DearFrank Wess and Coleman Hawkins

The Jazz Masters

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Taking a Chance on LoveSusannah McCorkle, Howard Alden, Allen Farnham, Dennis Irwin, Keith Copeland and Frank Wess

I'll Take Romance

4:27

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