Recorded in 1958 and released on Prestige, Frank Wess/John Coltrane/Paul Quinichette - Wheelin' & Dealin' brings together an extraordinary lineup of jazz talent — sometimes credited as "The Prestige All Stars" — featuring Frank Wess on tenor sax and flute, John Coltrane on tenor sax, Paul Quinichette on tenor sax, Mal Waldron on piano, Doug Watkins on bass, and Arthur Taylor on drums. Engineered by the legendary Rudy Van Gelder, the recording captures that unmistakable warmth and presence that made Prestige sessions of this era so iconic.
The album's four tracks blend jazz standards with two Mal Waldron originals — "Wheelin'" and "Dealin'" — the latter of which showcase some of the most compelling hard bop writing of the period, with "Wheelin'" alone delivering over 21 minutes of masterful playing. While Coltrane's presence is a natural draw, it's Frank Wess who stands out as a revelation, particularly his soulful flute work on tracks like "Robbins' Nest" and "Dealin'," making this a must-listen for fans of classic late-'50s jazz. This reissue is part of the respected Original Jazz Classics series, mastered all-analog from the original tapes and presented in a Stoughton Tip-On Jacket.
- Format: Vinyl
- Release Date: 08/22/2025
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