Paul Desmond
Paul Desmond
Paul Desmondwas 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...
ProfessionSaxophonist
Date of Birth25 November 1924
CitySan Francisco, CA
music father age
I would like to thank my father who discouraged me from playing the violin at an early age.
solo supposed-to-be
It was never supposed to be a hit. It was supposed to be a Joe Morello drum solo,
music jazz jazz-music
I was unfashionable before anyone knew who I was.
play perfect people
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.
simplicity musical important
The qualities in music which I considered most important - and still do - were beauty, simplicity, originality, discrimination, and sincerity.
writing taught jazz
Writing is like jazz. It can be learned, but it can't be taught.
music jazz week
I tried practicing for a few weeks and ended up playing too fast.