Opus in Swing is an album by saxophonist Frank Wess recorded in 1956 and released on the Savoy label.Jazzdisco: Savoy Records Catalog: 12000 series accessed September 21, 2018
Reception
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".
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 Green – guitar Eddie Jones - bass Kenny Clarke - drums
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