RIP Frank, as well as the other giants in this video from the Basie band. I'm so honored to have played w/Frank Wess, Frank Foster, Grover Mitchell, Snookie Young, and some of the others. You guys will live on for all of us in our daily thoughts and lives.
Hearing Frank Wess playing flute with the Basie Orchestra in London around 1960 was what made me want to learn music and play the flute. It has given me so much pleasure over the years since....Thanks Frank!
I met Frank Wess during the Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival. He was a wonderful man and musician. There's nothing as beautiful and swinging as a flute, especially played by a artist such as the iconic Frank Wess! He graciously agreed to do a voice-over ID for my Artistry in Jazz radio program. He is truly missed...
Gorgeous. Goosebumps. I met Frank Wess at the Village Vanguard many years ago when he performed with Sir Roland Hanna in the New York Jazz Quartet. What a delightful evening. A wonderful man whose memory I will always cherish. Charles Skeete, Canada
First saw Basie live in Carnegie Hall in early 1970s at 19 or 20. Wess may have been there. Listened to recordings of him with Basie, and later on his own. One of my favorite all time musicians. Would have loved to shake his hand and thank him, like I was lucky to do with Basie. RIP.
Many in that band were like Frank Wess, Basie veterans. Nothing like a big band that can swing, play the blues, and do a ballad like this. I wish I met this guy, just to shake his hand. What music!
Frank was a pioneer on Jazz flute............he truly understood how to make the most of an under appreciated instrument....Wess, Mann and Moody paved the way for other more well known Flutists........I love and appreciate his playing....has been and always be an inspiration to me.
I was driving when this tune came over WDCB awhile back...I was indeed captivated by the flutist approach of the composition...Mr. Wess did a beautiful rendition of the song no doubt...peace
When I was about 15 I found an album called BAGS AND FLUTES with Milt and Frank Wess and I can still hear their magnificent version of SWEET AND LOVELY. I met Frank once at the Blue Note when he came to Jackie McLean's dressing room between sets with Johnny Griffin in 1998. He was a gracious and kindly soul and the three of us sat as I listened to the two masters relate tales of laughter and love.
I was introduced to the artistry of Frank Wess via the Count Basie Orchestra. This is fine art. Thank you for posting this and thank you Frand and the Count.
The other wonderful Frank in the great swinging Basie Band of the 50's and 60's saxaphone section has left the stage. Frank Wess has passed away just yesterday and with Mr.Foster, gave us beatiful music
What a beautifully expressive tone Mr. Weiss has--melancholy and joyful at the same time. His work with jazz harpist Dorothy Ashby on Hip Harp is also great. Give it a listen.
Rest in Music....dear Frank ! Lovely memory: he visited me & I played some Mozart for him. He gave me a recording inscribed : "I like your piano !" ( maybe he just meant my old Steinway ) Lol.
I was just beginning to collect Jazz when I heard this composition on WBEZ ... the Dick Buckley show...and the rest is history... I bought the ablum..and needless to say...what an album!..peace
I would be remiss if I did not add that it was because of Frank Wess, along with Hubert Laws, that the flute became my favorite jazz instrument. Charles Skeete, Canada
I make keyless scale flutes for fun...it's helping me understand the flute alot more and it's bringing me closer to buy one of these beautiful creations.. it's the money to buy these and passion I think will take you this far...drone meditations... 2 5 1 jams.. learning the standards and just being sure not to literally fall in love with just one song at a time...
Having played the flute for many years, at a far, far less superior level, I can tell you, his playing is phenomenal and what he does is not easy. The flute is a weird instrument. It can go wonky on you at the weirdest times. Plus it does take time to warm the flute up and get the embouchure right, which is why at the very beginning he sounds kind of "breathy".
P.S. He also takes solos on three Basie cuts from the Complete Roulette Studio Recordings, 1958: Meet B.B., A Square at the Roundtable, and Jessica's Day.
Dear Sir- I was lucky enough to meet Frank at the 92nd Street Y when he wa playing with Dick Hyman and his crew a few years back- with Eddie Locke on traps and Wycliffe Gordon on Bone... :) My mom and I have been making documentary films since the 80s, including the A&E Biographies of Jerry Lewis and The Rat Pack- this is her first, while I was at Reed College... the live performance is at the old West End across the street from Columbia U on Bway in NYC... hope that you enjoy it... love to you and yours! Luke Sacher JOE ALBANY... A JAZZ LIFE 1980 Complete 60 min. Feature Documentary Film
THE VERY THOUGHT OF YOU By Ray Noble (words & music, 1934) The very thought of you and I forget to do The little ordinary things that everyone ought to do I'm living in a kind of daydream I'm happy as a king And foolish though it may seem To me that's everything The mere idea of you, the longing here for you You'll never know how slow the moments go till I'm near to you I see your face in every flower Your eyes in stars above It's just the thought of you The very thought of you, my love The mere idea of you, the longing here for you You'll never know how slow the moments go till I'm near to you I see your face in every flower Your eyes in stars above It's just the thought of you The very thought of you, my love
Sensitivity pure. His sound would have even been better if they had given him a microphone like most of the other guys had. Which looked like a Neumann, usually used for vocal recording. (Profi flutist)
Thanks again for posting this timeless work of flautic mastery. I can't get enough of this. Do you 'Sitting On The Dock OF The Bay' by Frank. I have been trying to obtain this from his Flute-A-The Loom LP.Can you help?
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God needed someone to play the flute for him. May master Frank Wess rest in peace.
I knew Frank. He was a gruff teddy bear.
sweet words... 🙋♂️
RIP Frank, as well as the other giants in this video from the Basie band. I'm so honored to have played w/Frank Wess, Frank Foster, Grover Mitchell, Snookie Young, and some of the others. You guys will live on for all of us in our daily thoughts and lives.
Went out with Frank for diner, twice. Very modest, nice man.
Frank Wes é um escândalo de talento. Uma Flauta Belíssima. ❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Frank Wess and James Moody….Without them I would never have been a jazz musician…..I miss them much…God Bless You….
Hearing Frank Wess playing flute with the Basie Orchestra in London around 1960 was what made me want to learn music and play the flute. It has given me so much pleasure over the years since....Thanks Frank!
So lovely to see a African American gentleman playing the Flute. Good for you Frank Wess.❤
Then, you should check out some of the flute recordings Hubert Laws and James Moody.
I met Frank Wess during the Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival. He was a wonderful man and musician. There's nothing as beautiful and swinging as a flute, especially played by a artist such as the iconic Frank Wess! He graciously agreed to do a voice-over ID for my Artistry in Jazz radio program. He is truly missed...
Gorgeous. Goosebumps. I met Frank Wess at the Village Vanguard many years ago when he performed with Sir Roland Hanna in the New York Jazz Quartet. What a delightful evening. A wonderful man whose memory I will always cherish.
Charles Skeete, Canada
First saw Basie live in Carnegie Hall in early 1970s at 19 or 20. Wess may have been there. Listened to recordings of him with Basie, and later on his own. One of my favorite all time musicians. Would have loved to shake his hand and thank him, like I was lucky to do with Basie. RIP.
I was there too! Did you ever go to the West End up near Columbia U to see The Countsmen?
His phrasing is just awesome!
That’s the Basie Band and Frank Wess A heavenly sound for sore ears. Doesn’t get any better
Many in that band were like Frank Wess, Basie veterans. Nothing like a big band that can swing, play the blues, and do a ballad like this. I wish I met this guy, just to shake his hand. What music!
Frank was a pioneer on Jazz flute............he truly understood how to make the most of an under appreciated instrument....Wess, Mann and Moody paved the way for other more well known Flutists........I love and appreciate his playing....has been and always be an inspiration to me.
Don't forget Jeremy Steig
I was driving when this tune came over WDCB awhile back...I was indeed captivated by the flutist approach of the composition...Mr. Wess did a beautiful rendition of the song no doubt...peace
Frank Wess - a delight to hear., Great quality and feeling.
When I was about 15 I found an album called BAGS AND FLUTES with Milt and Frank Wess and I can still hear their magnificent version of SWEET AND LOVELY.
I met Frank once at the Blue Note when he came to Jackie McLean's dressing room between sets with Johnny Griffin in 1998.
He was a gracious and kindly soul and the three of us sat as I listened to the two masters relate tales of laughter and love.
Absolutely beautiful ! .. what a truly Great musician he was.
I have always loved this rain Noble tune and I think Frank Wess owns it
R.I.P. Frank and thank you for all the wonderful music you gave us. And one of the masters of the flute!
I was introduced to the artistry of Frank Wess via the Count Basie Orchestra. This is fine art. Thank you for posting this and thank you Frand and the Count.
The other wonderful Frank in the great swinging Basie Band of the 50's and 60's saxaphone section has left the stage. Frank Wess has passed away just yesterday and with Mr.Foster, gave us beatiful music
Frank was a master ... very nice gentleman. I saw him at Defemios in Yonkers one night. We chatted and he showed me his Powell Flute ...
I just learned of Frank Wess by listening to a recording together with harpist, Dorothy Ashby...double dose of splendor!!!
Love this band with Frank on flute....... Miss that sound...
I love jazz flute. Wonderful sound.
What a beautifully expressive tone Mr. Weiss has--melancholy and joyful at the same time. His work with jazz harpist Dorothy Ashby on Hip Harp is also great. Give it a listen.
This is the finest music. Thank you for sharing !!💕💕💕
Saw and listened to Frank on many occasions with the Basie orchestra, a wonderful musician and a nice guy to know.
Rest in Music....dear Frank ! Lovely memory: he visited me & I played some Mozart for him. He gave me a recording inscribed : "I like your piano !" ( maybe he just meant my old Steinway ) Lol.
Electrifying, in a softened tone and brilliant.
This is one of the most beautiful standards!
Excelent stuff, makes me cry!
HAPPY BDAY MAESTRO! CONTINUED THANX FOR SO MUCH GREAT MUSIC!---steve slagle
This is the best of the best. Love it! +++++
He was the greatest. Always open, learning, swinging with the greatest attitude. A great great musician and even better person.
The music I grew up with. My dad was a great musician, not famous but what a talent.
A beautiful ballad and Frank West does an exceptional job playing it
rest in power,you are still here with us .NYC JAZZMASTER.
When i thought of flute jazz i ve always thought of dave valentin but this mister is really good
Beautiful! Love it
So so so wonderful!!
I was just beginning to collect Jazz when I heard this composition on WBEZ ... the Dick Buckley show...and the rest is history... I bought the ablum..and needless to say...what an album!..peace
niiiiiiiiiiiiiice !!! and Al Gray with the pith helmet 0:32
A lovely, haunting version, yet with the power of heavy chords to keep the virility within.
Absolutely delightful...This is real jazz!
Richelle Wuthrich Edwards 9
Musica degli angeli!!!
Happy Birthday Frank!
This is classical; this is smooth; this is what flute is intended to do. I am a flute player because of Frank wess (and Joe Ferrell and Eric dolphy
One of the great jazz flautists.
This is Well Done! Amazing for sure!❤😊
RIP, very priviledged to have seen him at Zuni's, he'd come in and sit with the band
CRYSTAL
Dear Frank in heaven.....I know you from records many many years ago....hopefully you've a nice place in the sky RIP
I would be remiss if I did not add that it was because of Frank Wess, along with Hubert Laws, that the flute became my favorite jazz instrument.
Charles Skeete, Canada
Just beautiful...
Beautiful!
Really nice by the flute
Thanks a lot and good luck Frank!
Very nice flute!
Frank Wes is one of the most important jazz flute players of all time. I wonder who wrote the nice arrangement for the band?
beautiful and seemingly so effortless!! ...
What a fantastic embouchure!
Love his composition "Magic" on the April in Paris CD. Actually the reissue has three takes of it, one better than the other!
I Love this Video..
I love this!
Exquisite!
I make keyless scale flutes for fun...it's helping me understand the flute alot more and it's bringing me closer to buy one of these beautiful creations.. it's the money to buy these and passion I think will take you this far...drone meditations... 2 5 1 jams.. learning the standards and just being sure not to literally fall in love with just one song at a time...
Excelente...!
ahhh .....nothing finer than this!!
beautiful and swinging!
Love this.
Straordinario!
Si Wess e uno dei tanti che adoro e anche un ottimo sax. Bisogna sempre ascoltare molto i bravi ed .....Attingere!!!!
Wonderful
Having played the flute for many years, at a far, far less superior level, I can tell you, his playing is phenomenal and what he does is not easy. The flute is a weird instrument. It can go wonky on you at the weirdest times. Plus it does take time to warm the flute up and get the embouchure right, which is why at the very beginning he sounds kind of "breathy".
Gorgeous !!
P.S. He also takes solos on three Basie cuts from the Complete Roulette Studio Recordings, 1958: Meet B.B., A Square at the Roundtable, and Jessica's Day.
GREAT FRANK WESS
Awesome!
i had the possibility to play with Frank at his home...it was like a dream... :)
Frank past away in January, 2014. What a loss!
Dear Sir- I was lucky enough to meet Frank at the 92nd Street Y when he wa playing with Dick Hyman and his crew a few years back- with Eddie Locke on traps and Wycliffe Gordon on Bone... :) My mom and I have been making documentary films since the 80s, including the A&E Biographies of Jerry Lewis and The Rat Pack- this is her first, while I was at Reed College... the live performance is at the old West End across the street from Columbia U on Bway in NYC... hope that you enjoy it... love to you and yours!
Luke Sacher
JOE ALBANY... A JAZZ LIFE 1980 Complete 60 min. Feature Documentary Film
I appreciate. Thanks.
incredible!
..... Beautiful Rendition.
@jazzflutist That is Al Grey- the (soft) hat is sort of his trademark. I played with him once on a Jazz Cruise. :)
THE VERY THOUGHT OF YOU
By Ray Noble (words & music, 1934)
The very thought of you and I forget to do
The little ordinary things that everyone ought to do
I'm living in a kind of daydream
I'm happy as a king
And foolish though it may seem
To me that's everything
The mere idea of you, the longing here for you
You'll never know how slow the moments go till I'm near to you
I see your face in every flower
Your eyes in stars above
It's just the thought of you
The very thought of you, my love
The mere idea of you, the longing here for you
You'll never know how slow the moments go till I'm near to you
I see your face in every flower
Your eyes in stars above
It's just the thought of you
The very thought of you, my love
Brilliant
Fran Wess is a fabulous flutist.
Я всегда знала, что только мужчины могут так чувствовать и любить.
Very, very nice
In the band, I saw Al Grey, Snooky Young and are these Sweets Edison on tp and Marshall Royal and Jimmy Forrest in the sax section? And who else???
Man, that tone.
R.I.P Frank Wess...
Sensitivity pure.
His sound would have even been better if they had given him a microphone like most of the other guys had.
Which looked like a Neumann, usually used for vocal recording.
(Profi flutist)
Woww beauryful
R.I.P. sir
Who dared dislike this?!
I know a crazy old bitch who plays flute for Weddings, and I gave her a link....and she hated it. Jealous. It's brimming with soul and experience.
What a great Band and arrangement- who is the arranger?
Thanks again for posting this timeless work of flautic mastery. I can't get enough of this. Do you 'Sitting On The Dock OF The Bay' by Frank. I have been trying to obtain this from his Flute-A-The Loom LP.Can you help?
Yeah, Frank.
Wow
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