Opus in Swing

Opus in Swing is an album by saxophonist Frank Wess recorded in 1956 and released on the Savoy label.^[1]

Opus in Swing
Studio album by Frank Wess
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
Frank Wess chronology
North, South, East....Wess (1956) Opus in Swing (1956) Jazz for Playboys (1957)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[2]

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

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