Opus in Swing
Opus in Swing is an album by saxophonist Frank Wess recorded in 1956 and released on the Savoy label.[1]
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| Released | 1956 | |||
| Recorded | June 20, 1956 | |||
| Studio | Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 31:18 | |||
| Label | Savoy MG 12085 | |||
| Producer | Ozzie Cadena | |||
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Reception
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| Allmusic |   |
Allmusic reviewer by Jim Newsom stated, "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".[2]
Track listing
All compositions by Frank Wess except where noted
- "Kansas City Side" – 8:28
- "Southern Exposure" (Kenny Burrell) – 6:46
- "Over the Rainbow" (Harold Arlen, Yip Harburg) – 5:57
- "Wess Side" – 4:58
- "East Wind" – 5:09
Personnel
- Frank Wess – flute
- Kenny Burrell, Freddie Greene – guitar
- Eddie Jones - bass
- Kenny Clarke - drums
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References
- Jazzdisco: Savoy Records Catalog: 12000 series accessed September 21, 2018
- Newsome, Jim. Frank Wess Opus in Jazz – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved September 21, 2018.
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