Doug ramseys biography of saxophonist paul desmond is a lavish, detailed work of art, filled with photographs, letters, and. A sax player that had considerable influence on me was paul desmond. A life told in pictures,music and memories, a jerry jazz musician production published in cooperation with ramsey and parkside publications, features photographs and excerpts from the book, as well as. The paul desmond collection alto sax by paul desmond alto. A stepbystep breakdown of the sax styles and techniques of a jazz. Definitely an unique player and sound, and one of my favourites along with johnny hodges, sonny criss. Alto sax artist transcriptions 9780634009228 by desmond, paul and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Also collaborated with gerry mulligan, jim hall, chet baker, ed bickert.
Alto saxophone artist transcriptions sheet music september 1, 1996 by paul desmond author 4. With musicianfriendly lead sheets, melody cues and other splittrack choices on the included cd, this firstofitskind package makes learning to. Large format 10x11, hard bound with dust jacket, 372 pages, 190 photos, matte paper. Paul desmond saxophone signature licks ebook by eric j. Paul desmond paul emil breitenfeld born november 25, 1924, san francisco, ca. Paul desmond is widely recognized for his genius as a melodic improviser and as the benchmark of cool jazz sax players. I assume that the strong clarinet embouchure he acquired provided a good foundation for his alto sound. His warm, elegant tone was one that he admittedly tried to. The record, filled with such beautiful jazz standards as my funny valentine, ive got you under my skin, and body and soul, is. Paul desmond the paul desmond collection artist transcriptions. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon.
Paul desmond, whose alto saxophone was as essential to the dave brubeck quartet as mr. On bass is the jovial presence of eugene wright, without whom the entire brubeck operation. Its me, paul desmond, rapidly aging sax player with the brubeck quartet, sometimes called the john p. So i got out my real book out and found a chart on the tune to see if the melody was close to what paul desmond was playing. He was one of the most popular musicians to come out of the cool jazz scene in addition to his work with brubeck, he led several groups and collaborated.
A truly wonderful book, a must for the jazz lover especially the dave brubeck paul desmond follower and the fantastic quartet that paul was a part of for so many years, this book is full of rare photos and is superbly written bu doug ramsey, on show in my house for all to see and read. Paul desmond, alto saxophonist with dave brubeck quartet. Paul desmond for use with all bb, eb and c instruments, the jazz playalong series is the ultiimate learning tool for all jazz musicians. Marquand of the alto, and again playing hookey from the mother lode with the same group of sturdy compatriots that made take ten such a joy to record. May 15, 20 im pretty sure us public radio in their jazz profiles series covered paul desmond, i cant recall whether they mentioned he was a classically trained sax or clarient player. Primarily known for his work with the dave brubeck quartet, desmond wrote the famous take five which is included in this collection. Definitely an unique player and sound, and one of my favourites along with johnny hodges, sonny criss, hank crawford, art pepper. Paul desmond jazz playalong volume 75 hal leonard online. This book is good but but not really what it claims to be, ie. A collection of transcribed solos from legendary cool jazz alto saxophonist paul desmond. With his light, melodic tone on the alto saxophone, he said he tried to sound like a dry martini.
I love his playing too in fact, hes responsible for me taking up the sax in the first place. The paul desmond collection alto saxophone hal leonard online. He and art pepper were virtually the only alto players of their generation not directly influenced by charlie parker. Extensive biography of jazz saxophonist paul desmond, one of the major jazz figures of all time, written by noted jazz critic doug ramsey. Desmond was born paul emil breitenfeld in san francisco, california on 25th november 1924. Doug ramseys biography of saxophonist paul desmond is a lavish. Perhaps the most famous time chart of all, take five is in 5 j.
A stepbystep breakdown of the sax styles and techniques of a jazz great. See all 4 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Alto sax artist transcriptions 9780634009228 by desmond, paul and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at. If youre interested to get the pdf file, this tune is a part of a paul desmond transcription book with 14 paul desmond transcriptions here. Balcony rock bossa antigua late lament take five take ten and more. The babbitt company has a new model out that is supposed to help replicate the desmond sound. Examine the sophisticated sounds of a jazz sax legend with this instructional e. I recently started learning the tune poor butterfly after listening to one of my all time favorite recordings glad to be unhappy by paul desmond featuring jim hall. The paul desmond collection alto sax by paul desmond. May 31, 1977 paul desmond, whose alto saxophone was as essential to the dave brubeck quartet as mr. Im pretty sure us public radio in their jazz profiles series covered paul desmond, i cant recall whether they mentioned he was a classically trained sax or clarient player. Hailed as the benchmark of cool jazz sax players by the all music guide, paul desmond is said to have endeavored to make his tone sound like a dry martini. A stepbystep breakdown of the sax styles and techniques of a jazz great author.
The transcriptions in the other books are basically a 95% solution and the accompanying cds follow suit. Jun 29, 2017 a sax player that had considerable influence on me was paul desmond. Listen to your favorite songs from desmond blue by paul desmond now. Desmond blue by paul desmond on amazon music unlimited. Best sellers price low to high new releases most commented usa az level easy to difficult level difficult to easy in stock medias all with cd or audio with audio access with cd with dvd sheet music only samples all cover listen. Doug ramseys biography of saxophonist paul desmond is a lavish, detailedwork of art, filled with photographs, letters, and memories of a complexand frequently inspiring life. Shop and buy the paul desmond collection alto sax sheet music. Take five also includes transcriptions of several of pauls most brilliant recorded solos, with comments and analysis by such noted artists as bud shank, bill mays, paul cohen, john handy, gary foster and brent jensen. Alone together any other time bossa antigua east of the sun and west of the moon ive got you under my skin jazzabelle look for the silver lining sacre blues take five take ten time after time the way you look tonight.
Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Paul desmond born paul emil breitenfeld, november 25, 1924 may 30, 1977 was an. The advantage of this book is that it includes the grace notes and breath notes that paul desmond used as ornamentals in his playing. Also includes bossa antiqua, late lament and take ten. S jazz saxophonist desmond was born paul emil breitenfeld in san francisco, california on 25th november 1924. Seventeen classic transcriptions from one of the most important saxophonists to emerge in the 1950s. The horn still has all of its original pads with the original metal resonators, and its almost blemish free even take a look at the neck strap ring. Ive met a few alto players who claim not to like paul desmonds playing. Examine the sophisticated sounds of a jazz saxophone legen j. The best of paul desmond by paul desmond 886972391625 cd.
A major piece of jazz scholarship, the book cuts no corners. For sale is a paul desmond setup in stunning original condition. Paul desmond born paul emil breitenfeld, november 25, 1924 may 30, 1977 was an american jazz alto saxophonist and composer, best known for his work with the dave brubeck quartet and for composing that groups biggest hit, take five. Doug ramseys biography of saxophonist paul desmond is a lavish, detailed work of art, filled with photographs, letters, and memories of a complex and frequently inspiring life. Examine the sophisticated sounds of a jazz sax legend with this instructional bookcd pack that explores 12 desmond classics.
The record, filled with such beautiful jazz standards as my funny valentine, ive got you under my skin, and body and soul, is very rich in texture, yet subtle and mellow overall in mood. As far as his sax sound, paul was a well trained and accomplished clarinetist before he got into jazz alto sax. He and art pepper were virtually the only alto players. Print and download take five sheet music composed by paul desmond arranged for alto saxophone. Dave brubeck et paul desmond sont les seuls membres fixes. He was one of the most popular musicians to come out of the cool jazz scene. This fantastic collection includes notefornote transcriptions of alto sax solos desmond recorded on his own, and as a member of the dave brubeck quartet.
Its a set of transcriptions of well known paul desmond songs, and as far as it goes, it does a good job. Paul desmond 1953 selmer sba alto saxophone 99% original. He came to prominence with the dave brubeck quartet, which lasted from 1951 until 1967. Paul desmond collection by paul desmond, paperback barnes. Paul desmond is the author of paul desmond 10 jazz favorites 3. Hal leonard paul desmond signature licks saxophone series. Jim hall is as chill as a saturday night martini and paul desmonds alto sax floats through this material like a wisp of smoke. As intended, this album presents alto sax specialist paul desmond as never featured before, with the backing of a string orchestra. May 17, 2014 i love his playing too in fact, hes responsible for me taking up the sax in the first place.
The sound of a dry martini with a darkly lilting approach, alto saxophonist paul desmond rose to fame soloing in the crook of dave brubecks piano, playing a critical part in one. Mar 01, 2005 extensive biography of jazz saxophonist paul desmond, one of the major jazz figures of all time, written by noted jazz critic doug ramsey. That book of transcriptions is very fine had it for a few years now. Jim hall is as chill as a saturday night martini and paul desmond s alto sax floats through this material like a wisp of smoke. A stepbystep breakdown of the sax styles and eric j. Paul desmond take five sheet music alto saxophone solo in. His warm, elegant tone was one that he admittedly tried to make sound like a dry martini. Read paul desmond saxophone signature licks a stepbystep breakdown of the sax styles and techniques of a jazz great by eric j. Brubecks piano, died early yesterday at his home at 77 west 55th street. A commentary precedes each piece and points out things of particular merit in desmonds playing. Best known for the work he did in the dave brubeck quartet and for composing that groups greatest hit, take five, paul was one of the most popular musicians to come. To be fair, opinions are highly subjective but i happen to think that such people are ludicrous and insane. Alto sax, tenor sax, baritone sax, soprano sax, woodwind quintet, woodwind choir or ensemble intermediate digital download by paul desmond. A commentary precedes each piece and points out things of particular merit in desmond s playing.
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