Opus in Swing

Opus in Swing
Studio album by Frank Wess
Released	1956
Recorded	June 20, 1956
Studios	Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey
Genre	Jazz
Length	31:18
Labels	Savoy MG 12085
Producer	Ozzie Cadena
Frank Wess chronology
North, South, East....Wess (1956) Opus in Swing (1956) Jazz for Playboys (1957)

Opus in Swing is an album by saxophonist Frank Wess recorded in 1956 and released on the Savoy label.

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
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".

Track listing

All compositions by Frank Wess except where noted

1. "Kansas City Side" – 8:28
2. "Southern Exposure" (Kenny Burrell) – 6:46
3. "Over the Rainbow" (Harold Arlen, Yip Harburg) – 5:57
4. "Wess Side" – 4:58
5. "East Wind" – 5:09

Personnel

• Frank Wess – flute
• Kenny Burrell, Freddie Green – guitar
• Eddie Jones - bass
• Kenny Clarke - drums

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