Paul Desmond, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Paul Desmond

American recording artist; jazz musician

Date of Birth: 25-Nov-1924

Place of Birth: San Francisco, California, United States

Date of Death: 30-May-1977

Profession: composer, saxophonist, jazz musician, recording artist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

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 group's biggest hit, "Take Five".
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 with Gerry Mulligan, Chet Baker, Jim Hall, and Ed Bickert.
After years of chain smoking and poor health, Desmond succumbed to lung cancer in 1977 after a tour with Brubeck.



Alternative names	Carl Van Vetchen; Carl van Vechten
Description	American writer and photographer
Date of birth/death	17 June 1880	21 December 1964
Location of birth/death	Cedar Rapids	New York City
Authority control	: Q312851 VIAF: 5056030 ISNI: 0000 0001 1558 7789 ULAN: 500058409 LCCN: n78095475 NLA: 35576955 WorldCat