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Take Five. For other uses, see Take Five (disambiguation). " Take Five " is a jazz standard composed by Paul Desmond. It was first recorded in 1959 and is the third track on Time Out by the Dave Brubeck Quartet. [1] [2] Frequently covered by a variety of artists, the track is the biggest-selling jazz song of all time and a Grammy Hall of Fame ...
Mar 18, 2023 · Paul Desmond (1924-1977), born Paul Emil Breitenfeld in San Francisco, California, was an American jazz saxophonist and composer known for his lyrical playing and unique tone on the alto saxophone. Desmond rose to prominence as a member of the Dave Brubeck Quartet, one of the most successful and influential jazz groups of the 1950s and 1960s.
Other articles where Paul Desmond is discussed: Dave Brubeck: …the addition of alto saxophonist Paul Desmond. Within several months they attained a measure of national fame, largely by word of mouth among West Coast critics who championed the group’s innovations. Also during this time, Brubeck became one of the first jazz musicians to regularly tour and conduct seminars at…
Paul Desmond. American jazz alto saxophonist and composer (Composed "Take Five" for the Dave Brubeck Quartet). Born : November 25, 1924 in San Francisco, California. Died : May 30, 1977 in New York City, New York. Played with the Dave Brubeck Quartet from 1951 until 1967. Also collaborated with Gerry Mulligan, Jim Hall, Chet Baker, Ed Bickert.
Jan 1, 1991 · Dave Brubeck remembers Paul Desmond Dave Brubeck Remembers Paul Desmond. The following is taken from a film interview recorded at the Montreal Jazz Festival, June 28, 1991 by Producer/Interviewer: Paul Caulfield for Mirus Communications Inc. and included in the excellent website developed by Paul Caulfield on Paul Desmond
In this clip, famed saxophonist Paul Desmond talks about life after playing with the Dave Brubeck quartet. Desmond wrote the group's greatest his 'Take Five'...
Jul 24, 2023 · Paul Desmond was a way more adventurous player than your probably think, here's the proof! This is an incredible live performance, all solo's being unbelieva...
