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Paul DesmondPaul Desmond Paul Desmond American jazz saxophonist and composer (1924–1977) Paul Desmond (born Paul Emil Breitenfeld; November 25, 1924 – May 30, 1977)[1] was an American jazz alto saxophonist and composer and proponent of cool jazz. He was a member of the Dave Brubeck Quartet[2] and composed the group's biggest hit, "Take Five". The song remains the best-selling jazz song of all time. Quick facts Background information, Birth name ... Paul Desmond Desmond c. 1962 Background information Birth name Paul Emil Breitenfeld Born (1924-11-25)November 25, 1924 San Francisco, California, U.S. Died May 30, 1977(1977-05-30) (aged 52) New York City, U.S. Genres Cool jazz West Coast jazz mainstream jazz Occupations Musician composer arranger Instruments Alto saxophone clarinet Years active 1940s–1977 Labels… (Source: Wikipedia)
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