Quotes by Paul Desmond

About Paul Desmond:

Paul Desmond 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.
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I would also like to thank my father who discouraged me from playing the violin at an early age.

Paul Desmond

I was overlooked long before anyone knew who I was.

Paul Desmond

We used to get on planes, and they'd ask who we were, and we'd say, 'The Dave Brubeck Quartet', and they'd say, 'Who?' In later years they'd say, 'Oh', which amounts to the same thing.

Paul Desmond

Writing is like jazz. It can be learned, but it can't be taught.

Paul Desmond

Author Bio

  • NamePaul Desmond
  • DescriptionAmerican musician
  • BornNovember 25, 1924
  • DiedMay 30, 1977
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionComposer; Saxophonist; Jazz Musician