Paul Desmond

United States
November 25, 1924 – May 30, 1977

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Paul Desmond was an American jazz alto saxophonist and composer, best known for his work with the Dave Brubeck Quartet and for composing that group's biggest hit, "Take Five". He was one of the most popular musicians to come out of the cool jazz scene.

For the last 14 days:

87 tracks
126 stations
28 countries

Paul Desmond top songs

1	Someday My Prince Will Come
2	Bossa Antigua
3	Take Ten
4	Embarcadero
5	Wave
6	A Taste of Honey
7	Everything I Love
8	Samba Cantina
9	Samba Cantina
10	Samba With Some Barbecue
11	Easy Living
12	When Joanna Loved Me
13	Line for Lyons
14	I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face
15	Theme from "Black Orpheus"
16	Desmond Blue
17	Alice In Wonderland
18	A Ship Without a Sail
19	Wintersong
20	Wintersong
21	Alone Together
22	Poor Butterfly
23	I've Got You Under My Skin
24	Easy Living
25	Samba de Orpheu

Paul Desmond quotes

Milton, of all people, gave the most perfect definition of the state of mind required to play jazz: ' with wanton heed and giddy cunning.' That's how you play jazz.