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Paul Desmond was an American alto saxophonist in the Dave Brubeck Quartet and composed Take Five, recorded for Time Out in 1959.
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Did Paul Desmond write Take Five?
Yes. Paul Desmond composed Take Five, which the Dave Brubeck Quartet recorded for the 1959 Columbia album Time Out.
Why does Paul Desmond's saxophone sound stand out?
Desmond played alto saxophone with a very light, dry tone that contrasted with louder bebop players. His melodic lines in the Dave Brubeck Quartet often feel conversational rather than aggressive.
Who played with Paul Desmond outside the Brubeck Quartet?
Desmond recorded several notable albums with guitarist Jim Hall in the 1960s. Their RCA sessions, including Take Ten, highlight a more intimate chamber-jazz side of his playing.
Was Paul Desmond part of Dave Brubeck's unusual time-signature experiments?
Yes. On Time Out, Desmond's Take Five uses 5/4 time, while the album also includes Brubeck pieces built around other unusual meters.
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