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Paul Desmond (born Paul Emil Breitenfeld; November 25, 1924 – May 30, 1977) was an American jazz alto saxophonist and composer and proponent of cool jazz. He was a member of the Dave Brubeck Quartet and composed that group's biggest hit, "Take Five".
Dec 6, 2021 · Desmond’s subtlety, melodicism, and minimalism helped set the standard for the modern alto saxophone player, defined cool jazz saxophone, and offered inspiration to some of the greatest players thereafter.
Nov 30, 2023 · Paul Desmond was revered for the pure, gentle tone of his alto saxophone, and the elegant lyricism of his improvisations. For seventeen years he was the lead soloist in the most commercially successful jazz combo ever, the Dave Brubeck Quartet.
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Jan 2, 2008 · With a darkly lilting approach, alto saxophonist Paul Desmond rose to fame soloing in the crook of Dave Brubeck's piano, playing a critical part in one of the most heralded...
Paul Desmond. The quintessential cool jazz saxophonist, an alto with a shimmering sound and light, airy playing exemplified by his self-written "Take Five." Read Full Biography.
Desmond began sitting in with the trio and with Brubeck’s experimental octet at Mills. In 1951 Desmond joined what was to become one of the most famous groups in jazz, the Dave Brubeck Quartet. Desmond’s airy, melodic style was a perfect balance to Brubeck’s forceful, polytonal playing.
Dave Brubeck remembers Paul Desmond. The following is taken from a film interview recorded at the Montreal Jazz Festival, June 28, 1991 by Producer/Interviewer: Paul Caulfield for Mirus Communications Inc. and included in the excellent website developed by Paul Caulfield on Paul Desmond.
Nov 23, 2018 · This unique version of Take Five has a wonderful solo by Paul Desmond and an outstanding polytonal exploration by Dave Brubeck. The musical statement seemed to be so complete that the group ...
Jan 5, 2020 · January 2, 2008 • With a darkly lilting approach, alto saxophonist Paul Desmond rose to fame soloing in the crook of Dave Brubeck's piano, playing a critical part in one of the most heralded ...
