Frank Wess - Opus in Swing (1956) [2005]

Enjoyable recording on which Frank Wess sticks to flute, accompanied primarily by cohorts from the Count Basie band. Wess' playing is superb, while the guitar solos of then-newcomer Kenny Burrell shine brightly above the solid accompaniment of the swinging rhythm section. This is timeless music.

Tracks:

01. Kansas City Side (Wess) 8:28
02. Southern Exposure (Burrell) 6:46
03. Over the Rainbow (Arlen, Harburg) 5:57
04. Wess Side (Wess) 4:58
05. East Wind (Wess) 5:09

Personnel:

Frank Wess - fl
Kenny Burrell - g
Freddie Green - g
Eddie Jones - b
Kenny Clarke - dr

Recorded on June 20, 1956 ; New York City