Paul Desmond (born Paul Emil Breitenfeld; November 25, 1924 – May 30, 1977) was an American jazz alto saxophonist and composer and proponent of cool jazz. He was a member of the Dave Brubeck Quartet and composed the group's biggest hit, "Take Five". The song remains the best-selling jazz song of all time.
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Paul Emil Breitenfeld 25 November 1924 San Francisco, California, United States
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30 May 1977 (aged 52) New York City, New York, USA
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Zodiac | Sagittarius |
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