Paul Desmond

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Born
25 November 1924
Born In
San Francisco, California, United States
Died
30 May 1977 (aged 52)
Paul Desmond (1924-1977) was a U.S jazz saxophonist. Desmond was born Paul Emil Breitenfeld in San Francisco, California on 25th November 1924. He came to prominence with the Dave Brubeck Quartet, which lasted from 1951 until 1967. Desmond wrote their biggest hit, "Take Five". Desmond's alto saxophone tone and technique owed nothing to the great alto player of the time, Charlie Parker; instead his was a clear, light, floating sound and highly melodic playing style. Much of the success of the classic Brubeck quartet was due to the superposition of his fragile, airy s… read more
Paul Desmond (1924-1977) was a U.S jazz saxophonist. Desmond was born Paul Emil Breitenfeld in San Francisco, California on 25th November 1924. He came to prominence with the Dave Brubeck Quartet, which lasted from 1951 until 1967. Desmond wrote their biggest hit, "Take Five". Des… read more
Paul Desmond (1924-1977) was a U.S jazz saxophonist. Desmond was born Paul Emil Breitenfeld in San Francisco, California on 25th November 1924. He came to prominence with the Dave Brubeck Quartet, which lasted from 1951 until 1967. Desmond wrote their biggest hit, "Take Five". Desmond's alto saxophone tone and technique owed nothing to the great … read more

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2 Play track A Taste of Honey - Live A Taste of Honey - Live
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3 Play track Greatest Hits Series--Paul Desmond A Taste of Honey
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6 The Complete RCA Victor Recordings The Theme From "Black Orpheus"
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7 Play track The Complete RCA Victor Recordings Glad to Be Unhappy
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    1963 · 70 tracks

    The Complete RCA Victor Recordings
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    26 Aug 1997 · 12 tracks

    Greatest Hits Series--Paul Desmond
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