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:

157 tracks
240 stations
41 countries

Paul Desmond top songs

1	Someday My Prince Will Come
2	Bossa Antigua
3	Take Ten
4	Embarcadero
5	A Taste of Honey
6	Alone Together
7	Samba Cantina
8	Wave
9	Glad to Be Unhappy
10	Theme from "Black Orpheus"
11	Desmond Blue
12	Samba Cantina
13	That Old Feeling
14	Mrs. Robinson
15	Everything I Love
16	You Go to My Head
17	I've Got You Under My Skin
18	Autumn Leaves
19	The Night Has a Thousand Eyes
20	O Gato
21	Easy Living
22	All Across the City
23	Line for Lyons
24	My Funny Valentine
25	Poor Butterfly

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.