Paul Desmond

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 the group's biggest hit, "Take Five". The song remains the best-selling jazz song of all time. In addition to his work with Brubeck, he led several groups and collaborated with Gerry Mulligan, Chet Baker, Jim Hall, and Ed Bickert. After years of chain smoking and poor health, Desmond succumbed to lung cancer in 1977 after a tour with Brubeck.

United Sounds of Bassoon - 1994-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Easy Living - 1990-07-08T00:00:00.000000Z

100 ans de jazz - 2007-10-01T00:00:00.000000Z

The Complete RCA Victor Recordings - 2005-10-31T00:00:00.000000Z

Greatest Hits Series--Paul Desmond - 1998-08-10T00:00:00.000000Z

Bossa Antigua - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Summertime - 1968-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Glad To Be Unhappy - 1965-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Black Orpheus - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

First Place Again - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

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