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The Dave Brubeck Quartet Featuring Paul Desmond – Jazz at Storyville

Personnel: Alto Saxophone – Paul Desmond Bass – Bob Bates , Ron Crotty , Wyatt Ruther Drums – Joe Dodge , Lloyd Davis Piano – Dave Brubeck

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The Dave Brubeck Quartet - Jazz Impressions of Japan, 1964.

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#PaulDesmond in deep concentration. #TakeFive #JazzIsMyReligion https://www.instagram.com/p/CGv321HgFFz/?igshid=1hv7uw932vql7

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Autumn Leaves w/Chet Baker and Paul Desmond

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Paul Desmond sounds like a female alcoholic.

~ Eddie Condon

This famous, somewhat backhanded compliment, attributed to jazz guitarist Eddie Condon, describes the dry, light, and airy saxophone tone of Paul Desmond. It characterizes his "cool jazz" style as elegant yet fragile, often compared to the sound of a "dry martini". 

Context: The quote highlights the unique, lyrical, and frequently breathy tone Desmond produced, often in contrast to harder-edged bop saxophonists of his era.

Paul Desmond: Known for his work with the Dave Brubeck Quartet, particularly composing "Take Five".

Tone Description: His sound was frequently described as "dry" and "light". 

While intended as a witty remark, it has become a frequently cited, albeit subjective, description of his distinct musical voice. 

Eddie Condon was famous for such acidic "Condonisms”.

Photo: Eddie Condon by Gottlieb via Wikimedia Commons, Public Domain.

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Paul Desmond – Bossa Antigua

Paul Desmond – alto saxophone Jim Hall – guitar Eugene Wright – bass Connie Kay – drums

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Paul Desmond and Gerry Mulligan – Two Of A Mind (Full Album)

Two of a Mind is an album recorded by American jazz saxophonists Paul Desmond and Gerry Mulligan featuring performances recorded in 1962 which were released on the RCA Victor label.

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Gerry Mulligan/Paul Desmond Quartet – Blues in Time

Gerry Mulligan / Paul Desmond Quartet (later retitled Blues in Time) is a jazz album by Paul Desmond and Gerry Mulligan released in 1957 on the Verve label.