Frank Wes sitting, surrounded by microphones, looking off to the side. He wears his saxophone clip around his neck.
Context
Frank Wellington Wess was an American jazz saxophonist and flutist. In addition to his extensive solo work, Wess is remembered for his time in Count Basie's band from the early 1950s into the 1960s. Critic Scott Yanow described him as one of the premier proteges of Lester Young, and a leading jazz flutist of his era—using the latter instrument to bring new colors to Basie's music.
Herb Snitzer's career covers over fifty years of image-making. From 1957 when he graduated from the Philadelphia College of Art, he moved to New York City where he quickly established himself as one of the top young photojournalists.
Acquisition
Accession
2021.29-49
Source or Donor
Thomas Wilson
Acquisition Method
Gift
Credit Line
Collection of DePaul Art Museum, Gift of Thomas J. Wilson and Jill M. Garling
