Paul Desmond
Paul Desmond was an American jazz alto saxophonist and composer and proponent of cool jazz. He was a member of the Dave Brubeck Quartet and composed the group's biggest hit, "Take Five". The song remains the best-selling jazz song of all time.
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Trending topics shown first"I think I had it in the back of my mind that I wanted to sound like a dry martini."
"Not for me. If I want to tune everybody out, I just take off my glasses and enjoy the haze."
"I have won several prizes as the world’s slowest alto player, as well as a special award in 1961 for quietness."
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1893
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Birth1958
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