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Yo Ho! Poor You, Little Me is an album by jazz saxophonist Frank Wess which was recorded in 1963 and released on the Prestige label.

The Allmusic site awarded the album 4 stars, stating:”In the late ’50s and early ’60s, Frank Wess had two careers. In addition to being a star soloist in Count Basie’s big band, the saxman/flutist was recording some worthwhile albums as a leader. Wess had yet to leave the Count’s employ when, in 1963, he recorded Yo Ho! Poor You, Little Me, which finds him leading a quintet that boasts Thad Jones on trumpet, Gildo Mahones on piano, Buddy Catlett on bass, and Roy Haynes on drums. For those who were used to hearing Wess in the Basie band, it was a treat to hear him in a more intimate setting. A small group meant more improvising and more stretching out, which is exactly what Wess and his sidemen do on a lyrical performance of “Poor You” as well as up-tempo Wess originals like “Cold Miner” and “Yo-Ho.” Wess is heard on both tenor sax and flute, although he doesn’t play any alto sax on this vinyl LP.”

Track listing:
All compositions by Frank Wess, except where noted.

“The Lizard” (Thad Jones) – 5:16
“Little Me” (Cy Coleman, Carolyn Leigh) – 5:12
“Yo-Ho” – 5:22
“Cold Miner” – 3:40
“Poor You” (Yip Harburg, Burton Lane) – 3:47
“The Long Road” – 9:51

Personnel:
Frank Wess – flute, tenor saxophone
Thad Jones – trumpet
Gildo Mahones – piano
Buddy Catlett – bass
Roy Haynes – drums

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Released: 1963
Recorded: January 24, 1963
Studio: Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
Length: 33:08
Label: Prestige
PRLP 7266
Producer: Ozzie Cadena