Flute Hook by Frank Wess
Frank Wess was considered one of the best jazz flutists of his time. From 1959 to 1964, he won the Down Beat magazine critics' poll for flute.
"Frank Wess is 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."
- Scott Yannow
Tracklist
| 1. | You Are Too Beautiful | 4:26 |
| 2. | Sweet and Lovely | 4:49 |
| 3. | Lady Luck | 6:23 |
| 4. | Liz | 3:35 |
| 5. | Lazy Sal | 6:10 |
| 6. | Shadowland | 4:10 |
| 7. | Sandy | 3:56 |
| 8. | Buzz-At | 6:36 |
| 9. | Ghana | 5:34 |
| 10. | I'm Afraid the Masquerade Is Over | 3:46 |
| 11. | Monday Stroll | 4:21 |
| 12. | Ray-El | 8:06 |
| 13. | Midget Rod | 5:47 |
Credits
released April 2, 2021
Frank Wess - flute
Thad Jones - cornet
Frank Foster - tenor sax
Hank Jones - piano
Art Davis - bass
Elvin Jones - drums
plus
Various Artists
Frank Wess - flute
Thad Jones - cornet
Frank Foster - tenor sax
Hank Jones - piano
Art Davis - bass
Elvin Jones - drums
plus
Various Artists
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Frank Wess (January 4, 1922 – October 30, 2013) was an American jazz saxophonist and flutist.
In addition to his extensive solo work, he played tenor sax in Count Basie's band from 1953 to 1964, doubling on flute.
Wess was considered one of the best jazz flutists of his time. From 1959 to 1964, he won the Down Beat critics' poll for flute.
He was a member of Clark Terry's big band into the 1970s.