World's Greatest Tenors

Thanks, that was nice and sweet. I always associate frank Wess with Frank Foster. When I first became interested in jazz it seems I often came across recordings that featured both of them. They're wonderful players.
Charles,

Speaking of velvet tone on the tenor, one of my very favorites, and one
who is seldom mentioned is Plas Johnson. He also has an uncanny ability
to play "in the pocket" as jazz players like to say. All the great
tenors mentioned so far clearly swing their behinds off, a few simply have
that "it" factor in their rhythmic concept; plas Johnson is one of
them:

[URL]http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nU5gedgIUfs[/URL]

For those who aren't familiar with his work, but keep asking themselves
"where have I heard that sound before":

[URL]http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jBupII3LH_Q[/URL]

Frank was a great musician! RIP.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpW0NcdXBtE

Another great overlooked tenor player is Bennie Wallace. Always has a great tone, and somewhat quirky ideas. Never heard him play anything uninteresting.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHEFmde7zFs

Great! Love his tone and quirky approach. The tune is very reminiscent of something written by Monk; turned inside out (if that's possible). Thanks.