Wess Side

Frank Wess · 1956 · Thème signé Wess, pièce courte du disque

Context

Composition by Frank Wess, recorded on 20 June 1956 for Savoy at Van Gelder's. At under five minutes, it is one of the shortest pieces on Opus in Swing.

In the genealogy of jazz

This track belongs to Swing, big bands, Hard bop. Among the origins and influences of Swing, big bands: Chicago, Stride (Harlem piano), Harlem: Henderson, Redman, Ellington, Kansas City, Boogie-woogie, Symphonic jazz, dance orchestras.

By the same artist

• Kansas City Side (1956)
• Southern Exposure (1956)
• East Wind (1956)

Sources

• EN: Opus in Swing

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