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Nov 4, 2023 · Saxophone, Jazz Music. Composer and alto saxophonist Paul Desmond is one of the most influential jazz musicians of all time having played an integral role in the development of West Coast jazz. Join us as we take a whistle-stop tour through his life and six of his most influential recordings.
Nov 30, 2023 · All About Jazz is celebrating Paul Desmond's birthday today! 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.
Explore Paul Desmond's discography including top tracks, albums, and reviews. Learn all about Paul Desmond on AllMusic.
Alto Saxophonist, Composer. (1924 - 1977) Paul Desmond had a sound on alto saxophone that remains highly recognizable. His ambition, he said, was to sound like a dry martini. He began by playing clarinet in high school and was tutored in music theory by his father, a theater organist and arranger.
Jan 1, 1991 · 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.
Jan 5, 2020 · Paul Desmond: 'The Sound of a Dry Martini'. January 2, 2008 • With a darkly lilting approach, alto saxophonist Paul Desmond rose to fame soloing in the crook of Dave Brubeck's piano,...
Art Blakey. New recommendations. Paul Desmond 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".
