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Frank Wess (Saxophonist) - Age, Birthday, Bio, Facts, Family, Net Worth, Height & More

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Frank Wess
Frank Wellington Wess is an American saxophonist and jazz artist. In addition to his many solo activities, Wess is remembered for his time with the Earl of Basie's band from the early 1950s to the 1960s. Lester Young's main assistant and leading jazz artist of his time - used later instruments to bring a new color to Basie's music.
Birth nameFrank Wellington Wess
BornJanuary 4, 1922, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
DiedOctober 30, 2013, New York City, New York, U.S.
GenresJazz
Occupation(s)Musician
InstrumentsSaxophone, flute
Years active1950s – 2013
LabelsCommodore, Savoy, Pablo, Progressive, Concord

About Frank Wess

Saxophonist Frank Wess was born on January 4, 1922 in Kansas City, Missouri, United States (He dies at the age of 91, on October 30, 2013).

2007 NEA Jazz Master, member of the Jazz Composer's Orchestra, and recording artist who also plays the flute. He collaborated with a variety of performers, including Hang Jones.

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Frank Wess before becoming famous

Frank Wess was born in the Zodiac sign Capricorn (The Sea-Goat), and 1922 is the year of the Chinese Zodiac Dog (狗).

He began his career performing classical music in Oklahoma before moving to Washington, DC to join large bands and play jazz.

Achievement of Frank Wess

The Toshiko Akiyoshi Jazz Orchestra featured him as a featured member.

Frank Wess's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

He was born in the city of Kansas City in the state of Missouri.

Frank Wess on Social Media

Frank Wess Collabed with

For more than a decade, he was a member of Pianist Count Basie's band.

Frank Wess Income & Net worth

Frank Wess's income mainly comes from the work that created his reputation: a saxophonist. Information about his net worth in 2024 is being updated as soon as possible by allfamous.org, you can contact to tell us Net Worth of the Frank Wess.

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Latest information about Frank Wess updated on March 23 2023.