Paul Desmond
Cool jazz, Musical Artist
1924 – 1977
Who was Paul Desmond?
Paul Desmond was an American jazz alto saxophonist and composer, best known for the work he did in the Dave Brubeck Quartet and for penning that group's greatest hit, "Take Five". He was one of the most popular musicians to come out of the West Coast's cool jazz scene, and the possessor of a legendary and idiosyncratic wit.
In addition to his work with Brubeck, he led several of his own groups and did significant collaborations with artists such as Gerry Mulligan, Jim Hall and Chet Baker. After years of chain smoking and general poor health, Desmond succumbed to lung cancer in 1977 following one last tour with Brubeck.
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- Born
- Nov 25, 1924
San Francisco - Also known as
- Desmond, Paul
- Parents
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Education
- San Francisco State University
- Lived in
- San Francisco
- Died
- May 30, 1977
Manhattan
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on July 23, 2013
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