Paul Desmond Musical artist

Paul Desmond (born Paul Emil Breitenfeld; November 25, 1924 – May 30, 1977) was an American jazz alto saxophonist and composer, best known for the work he did in the Dave Brubeck Quartet and for composing 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.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.

Personal facts

Paul Desmond
Alias (AKA)The Stork
Birth dateNovember 25, 1924
Birth place
California , San Francisco , United States
Date of deathMay 30, 1977
Place of death
New York City , Manhattan , United States

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associated musical artist
Dave Brubeck
Chet Baker
Gerry Mulligan
Ed Bickert
Jim Hall (musician)
BackgroundNon vocal instrumentalist
genre
West Coast jazz
Cool jazz
Mainstream jazz
instrument
Clarinet
Alto saxophone
record label
Horizon Records
Columbia Records
RCA Records
CTI Records

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