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Paul Desmond
Paul Desmond
Born: Nov 25, 1924 in San Francisco, CA
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Died: May 30, 1977 in New York, NY
Genre: Jazz
Styles: Cool, Ballads, Mainstream Jazz
Biography: Paul Desmond is widely recognized for his genius as a melodic improviser and as the benchmark of cool jazz sax players. His warm, elegant tone was one that he admittedly tried to make sound like a dry martini. He and Art Pepper were virtually the only alto players of their generation not directly influenced ...Read full biography
Two Of A Mind
Two Of A Mind
Released: 1962
Label: RVG/BMG Heritage New Reissues
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Altoist Paul Desmond and baritonist Gerry Mulligan always made for a perfect team during their infrequent collaborations. Both of the saxophonists had immediately distinctive light tones, strong wits, ...Read full review
Two Of A Mind [RCA]
Two Of A Mind [RCA]
Released: 1962
Label: RVG Bluebird/Heritage
Critics' Rating:
Altoist Paul Desmond and baritonist Gerry Mulligan always made for a perfect team during their infrequent collaborations. Both of the saxophonists had immediately distinctive light tones, strong wits, ...Read full review
More Paul Desmond albums: Main Albums (34), Compilations (21)
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