God needed someone to play the flute for him. May master Frank Wess rest in peace.
@Paul47Tat
4 жыл бұрын
I knew Frank. He was a gruff teddy bear.
@friesiamans1966
2 жыл бұрын
sweet words... 🙋♂️
@charlesskeete8374
3 жыл бұрын
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
@richthompson3529
10 жыл бұрын
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.
@hanswijering5403
Жыл бұрын
Went out with Frank for diner, twice. Very modest, nice man.
@flute6461
3 жыл бұрын
So lovely to see a African American gentleman playing the Flute. Good for you Frank Wess.❤
@easi449
2 ай бұрын
That’s the Basie Band and Frank Wess A heavenly sound for sore ears. Doesn’t get any better
@garystokes6253
10 жыл бұрын
Frank Wess and James Moody….Without them I would never have been a jazz musician…..I miss them much…God Bless You….
@fotofavoloso267
7 жыл бұрын
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.
@MrMshossain
3 жыл бұрын
Don't forget Jeremy Steig
@tompethic887
8 жыл бұрын
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...
@coleorum
11 жыл бұрын
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!
@johnnielewis9896
10 ай бұрын
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
@MrJazzologist1
8 жыл бұрын
Frank Wess - a delight to hear., Great quality and feeling.
@jpsc1009
4 жыл бұрын
His phrasing is just awesome!
@ovepayne
10 жыл бұрын
R.I.P. Frank and thank you for all the wonderful music you gave us. And one of the masters of the flute!
@purkasz
10 жыл бұрын
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.
@SteveSmith-hu3zo
10 жыл бұрын
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.
@soapbxprod
5 жыл бұрын
I was there too! Did you ever go to the West End up near Columbia U to see The Countsmen?
@garys1100
5 жыл бұрын
I have always loved this rain Noble tune and I think Frank Wess owns it
@saltydawg7078
5 жыл бұрын
This is the finest music. Thank you for sharing !!💕💕💕
@MrJazzohjazz
5 жыл бұрын
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 ...
@amymalina5073
Жыл бұрын
He was the greatest. Always open, learning, swinging with the greatest attitude. A great great musician and even better person.
@mrconstable1908
10 жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful ! .. what a truly Great musician he was.
@garys1100
6 ай бұрын
A beautiful ballad and Frank West does an exceptional job playing it
@stevesmith6685
3 жыл бұрын
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.
@stevesmith6685
8 жыл бұрын
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!
@emilerose1424
3 жыл бұрын
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.
@geoffstokes7645
10 жыл бұрын
Saw and listened to Frank on many occasions with the Basie orchestra, a wonderful musician and a nice guy to know.
@peterfriedrich4632
4 ай бұрын
Dear Frank in heaven.....I know you from records many many years ago....hopefully you've a nice place in the sky RIP
@RogerSwannell-ny3nf
Жыл бұрын
I love jazz flute. Wonderful sound.
@sueheim9078
Жыл бұрын
The music I grew up with. My dad was a great musician, not famous but what a talent.
@stanbryant1299
5 жыл бұрын
I just learned of Frank Wess by listening to a recording together with harpist, Dorothy Ashby...double dose of splendor!!!
@danflueras7598
4 жыл бұрын
When i thought of flute jazz i ve always thought of dave valentin but this mister is really good
@strayhorns1
10 жыл бұрын
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
@johnnielewis9896
7 ай бұрын
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
@MrJazzologist1
9 жыл бұрын
A lovely, haunting version, yet with the power of heavy chords to keep the virility within.
@wyndhleodumegwu253
9 жыл бұрын
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
@ChicoFlavioRodrigues
10 жыл бұрын
This is one of the most beautiful standards!
@johnnielewis9896
Жыл бұрын
beautiful and seemingly so effortless!! ...
@JulieHeathers
7 жыл бұрын
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.
@charlesskeete8374
3 жыл бұрын
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
@ii575
12 жыл бұрын
Electrifying, in a softened tone and brilliant.
@RobertKWarfield
10 жыл бұрын
rest in power,you are still here with us .NYC JAZZMASTER.
@yorgovalirakis6786
10 жыл бұрын
RIP, very priviledged to have seen him at Zuni's, he'd come in and sit with the band CRYSTAL
@bobsk8717
10 жыл бұрын
Love this band with Frank on flute....... Miss that sound...
@PerAHyer
12 жыл бұрын
This is the best of the best. Love it! +++++
@davidmassie4435
4 ай бұрын
This is Well Done! Amazing for sure!❤😊
@angelasmith3343
3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful! Love it
@pietpont
14 жыл бұрын
Excelent stuff, makes me cry!
@cross8623
6 жыл бұрын
So so so wonderful!!
@fltwwq
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful!
@thisidigofyou
14 жыл бұрын
Happy Birthday Frank!
@MyFlare123
10 жыл бұрын
Love his composition "Magic" on the April in Paris CD. Actually the reissue has three takes of it, one better than the other!
@sylviearcher7582
7 жыл бұрын
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".
@tsrs9900
4 жыл бұрын
Musica degli angeli!!!
@richellewuthrichedwards6621
8 жыл бұрын
Absolutely delightful...This is real jazz!
@francissharman6952
7 жыл бұрын
Richelle Wuthrich Edwards 9
@charlesbarry6730
8 жыл бұрын
One of the great jazz flautists.
@MrBarnumB
Жыл бұрын
Just beautiful...
@BeconHillJazz
10 жыл бұрын
Frank past away in January, 2014. What a loss!
@soapbxprod
10 жыл бұрын
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
@kimemongg
2 жыл бұрын
I Love this Video..
@emilioorejuela5604
10 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot and good luck Frank!
@Garramedia
13 жыл бұрын
What a fantastic embouchure!
@trabanul
15 жыл бұрын
Frank Wes is one of the most important jazz flute players of all time. I wonder who wrote the nice arrangement for the band?
@attiliotroiano
13 жыл бұрын
i had the possibility to play with Frank at his home...it was like a dream... :)
@elaynefergus2596
4 жыл бұрын
Really nice by the flute
@jessesingersongwriter
25 күн бұрын
Man, that tone.
@steveslagle1859
11 жыл бұрын
HAPPY BDAY MAESTRO! CONTINUED THANX FOR SO MUCH GREAT MUSIC!---steve slagle
@nancysrios
7 жыл бұрын
I love this!
@vera.anina1953
8 ай бұрын
Я всегда знала, что только мужчины могут так чувствовать и любить.
@MyFlare123
10 жыл бұрын
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.
@fatmadridibenaissa3513
9 жыл бұрын
Very nice flute!
@dahlavibez5726
Жыл бұрын
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...
@KikeNegritos
11 жыл бұрын
Excelente...!
@blacsouljah
12 жыл бұрын
Exquisite!
@GERRYMUSIC100
10 жыл бұрын
Straordinario!
@BennyMax37
10 жыл бұрын
Si Wess e uno dei tanti che adoro e anche un ottimo sax. Bisogna sempre ascoltare molto i bravi ed .....Attingere!!!!
@SuperJazzyjane
7 жыл бұрын
ahhh .....nothing finer than this!!
@lurchamok8137
11 ай бұрын
niiiiiiiiiiiiiice !!! and Al Gray with the pith helmet 0:32
@pmottagenmed
12 жыл бұрын
Fran Wess is a fabulous flutist.
@wineitfoods
7 ай бұрын
Brilliant
@paulbrewer2374
2 жыл бұрын
Love this.
@papin4163
8 жыл бұрын
GREAT FRANK WESS
@intuneorange
3 жыл бұрын
Not a wasted note No repetitive looping Or signal processors
@flaviobalasax
2 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous !!
@jazz1bro
14 жыл бұрын
beautiful and swinging!
@andreaskoenig5198
2 жыл бұрын
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???
@rnaldfshr
9 жыл бұрын
Wonderful
@tinadownes3413
6 жыл бұрын
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)
@blankblank00
10 жыл бұрын
Who dared dislike this?!
@robertgiles9124
5 жыл бұрын
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.
@oddofax
12 жыл бұрын
@jazzflutist That is Al Grey- the (soft) hat is sort of his trademark. I played with him once on a Jazz Cruise. :)
@georgesprudente3942
7 жыл бұрын
I appreciate. Thanks.
@raypizzi
13 жыл бұрын
..... Beautiful Rendition.
@dandiacal
10 жыл бұрын
R.I.P Frank Wess...
@friesiamans1966
2 жыл бұрын
incredible!
@elaynefergus2596
4 жыл бұрын
Very, very nice
@BrickCityBornandBred
10 жыл бұрын
R.I.P. sir
@sonnybravo9699
7 жыл бұрын
Perhaps the 10 people who turned their thumbs down are ocarina fans?! This is typical Frank Wess @ his best!
@marcberner4717
10 жыл бұрын
Yeah, Frank.
@wyndhleodumegwu253
9 жыл бұрын
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?
@jiyujizai
2 жыл бұрын
🌸💙🌱😃
@jc13901
13 жыл бұрын
What a great Band and arrangement- who is the arranger?
@dotkomtom
10 жыл бұрын
RIP.
@jc13901
13 жыл бұрын
Frank, you are amazing, this is so well done. Great band & arrangement- who is the arranger? Thanks again!
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