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2007 NEA Jazz Master, Jazz Composer's Orchestra contributor, and prolific recording artist who also played the flute. He worked with many different artists, including Hang Jones.He was a featured member of the Toshiko Akiyoshi Jazz Orchestra.He performed with Count Basie's band for more than a decade.
BEFORE FAMEHe started off playing classical music in Oklahoma but moved to Washington DC to play jazz in big bands.
PERSONAL LIFEHe was born in Kansas City, Missouri.
FUN FACTSSaxophonist Frank Wess were born on Wednesday, birthstone is Garnet, the seaon was Winter in the Chinese year of Dog, it is 3 days until Frank Wess next birthday.
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