Paul Desmond
Born: 25th November 1924, San Fancisco
Died: 30th May 1977, ? New York
Nationality: American
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 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.
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Cocomi (flute), Haruma Sato (cello), Atsushi Yamanaka (piano), Ryota Higashi (violin)
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Duo Sudeste
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The Voice of Brubeck, Vol. 1: Song of Hope and Peace
The Paul English Quartet, Horace Alexander Young (soloist), Brubeck Brothers Quartet, Houston Chamber Choir, Robert Simpson
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United Sounds of Bassoon
Milan Turkovic (bassoon), Clelia Goldings (bassoon), Daniele Damiano (bassoon), Richard Galler (bassoon), Phillip Moll (piano), Peter Sadlo (percussion, piano)
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