Paul Desmond

Quick Facts

Full Name	Paul Desmond
Occupation	Saxophonist
Date Of Birth	Nov 25, 1924(1924-11-25)
Age	100
Date Of Death	1977-05-30
Birthplace	San Francisco
Country	United States
Birth City	California
Horoscope	Scorpio

Paul Desmond Biography

Paul Desmond is one of the most popular and richest Saxophonist who was born on November 25, 1924 in San Francisco, California, United States. A jazz musician and writer that played the alto saxophone with the Jazz musician and songwriter who played alto saxophone for the Dave Brubeck Quartet and penned the group’s 1959 hit song “Take Five.” He was a prominent member of the post-World War II “cool jazz” movement. Quartet and wrote the group’s 1959 hit single “Take Five.” The musician was also a key participant of the post-war “cool jazz” movement.

The duo of Art Blakey both contributed significantly to jazz music.

His mother suffered from mental issues, and he spent much of his childhood with extended family members in New York City.

Paul Desmond Net Worth

Paul Desmond is one of the richest Saxophonist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Paul Desmond 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

When he was a kid playing the clarinet and violin. He was able to play the alto saxophone in his freshman year of San Francisco State College.

He was a part-time soldier for three years within the United States Army.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Paul Desmond Dating?

According to our records, Paul Desmond married to Duane Reeves Lamon. As of December 1, 2023, Paul Desmond’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Paul Ranked on the list of most popular Saxophonist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Paul Desmond celebrates birthday on November 25 of every year.

Was Paul Desmond good?

“ He was always extremely lyrical, his time was good and he had that tone. He was a pure player ,” recalled trumpeter Johnny Coppola, who worked with Desmond in the Bay Area band of Billy Shuart in the late ’40s.

Why did Paul Desmond change his name?

He spent three years in the military, but his unit was not called to combat. In 1946, following his military discharge , Desmond legally changed his last name from Breitenfeld to Desmond.

What kind of alto sax did Paul Desmond?

Paul Desmond, who died of cancer in 1977, was applauded worldwide for his fluid, airy playing combined with a clear tone and relaxed phrasing. He played a Selmer Paris Super Action alto saxophone.

How old is Paul Desmond?

52 years (1924–1977)

What did Miles Davis think of Paul Desmond?

Desmond seems to command an enormous amount of respect among fellow musicians, though by no means all of them. Miles Davis, who has put down a good many of his fellow artists, has said loftily, “ I just don’t like the sound of an alto played that way.”