Frank Wess 1922 - 2013

[aka Calum Da Jazbo]

npr blog announces his passing

[BLUESNIK'S REVOX]

npr blog announces his passing

"When Frank Wess plays a ballad he makes Ben Webster smile". ~ Dr. Billy Taylor.

There is some lovely stuff on Utube.

BN.

[burning dog]

Always enjoyed his playing

[Alyn_Shipton]

Spent part of today listening to my interview with Frank done a couple of years back for Jazz Library, but unfortunately not able to be used before the series ended. Interesting chat, and great to hear his reminiscences of working with Eckstine, Lucky Millinder and Eddie Heywood in the pre-Basie days. Plus, of course, lots of stories about Basie, the Apollo, Sweets, Frank Foster... A very nice man, and a great player. Some boardees may have a recording of a set he did on Jazz Notes, just around the time I took over from Digby.

[Tenor Freak]

Spent part of today listening to my interview with Frank done a couple of years back for Jazz Library, but unfortunately not able to be used before the series ended. Interesting chat, and great to hear his reminiscences of working with Eckstine, Lucky Millinder and Eddie Heywood in the pre-Basie days. Plus, of course, lots of stories about Basie, the Apollo, Sweets, Frank Foster... A very nice man, and a great player. Some boardees may have a recording of a set he did on Jazz Notes, just around the time I took over from Digby.

Ever thought of posting some of your archives online?