What is Paul Desmond's full name?
Paul Emil Breitenfeld
Paul Desmond nickname(s):
"The Stork", The Stork
Paul Desmond date of birth:
November 25, 1924
How old was Paul Desmond when died?
52
Where was Paul Desmond born?
San Francisco, California, United States
When did Paul Desmond die?
May 30, 1977
Where did Paul Desmond die?
New York City, New York, USA
Why did Paul Desmond die?
lung cancer
What is Paul Desmond's ethnicity?
White
What is Paul Desmond nationality?
American
What is Paul Desmond's occupation?
Musician, composer, arranger
Paul Desmond claim to fame:
His genius as a melodic improviser and as the benchmark of cool jazz sax players
What genre is Paul Desmond's work?
Cool jazz, West Coast jazz, mainstream jazz
What instruments does Paul Desmond play?
Alto saxophone, clarinet
Short Biography
Paul Desmond (born Paul Emil Breitenfeld; November 25, 1924 – May 30, 1977) was 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.