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Born: November 25, 1924 in San Francisco, CA
Years Active: 50 's, 60 's, 70 's
Died: May 30, 1977 in New York, NY
Genre: 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 by Charlie Parker. Desmond was influenced... Continue Bio >>

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Discography:
2008 Edmonton Festival 1976
2000 From the Hot Afternoon
1997 Feeling Blue
1997 Ballad of Paul Desmond
1991 Polka Dots and Moonbeams
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Influenced By: Lester Young Johnny Hodges Charlie Parker Lee Konitz Benny Carter More >> Followers: Shirley Eikhard Oliver Lake Anthony Braxton Dave Peck Evan Parker More >>

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