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
Paul Desmond quotes about
age-and-aging american-musician early father playing thank violin
I would also like to thank my father who discouraged me from playing the violin at an early age.
glasses want tunes
Not for me. If I want to tune everybody out, I just take off my glasses and enjoy the haze.