Paul Desmond's Death
Born (Birthday) November 25, 1924
Death Date May 30, 1977
Age of Death 52 years
Cause of Death Lung Cancer
Place of Death Manhattan, New York, United States
Profession Saxophonist
The saxophonist Paul Desmond died at the age of 52. Here is all you want to know, and more!
Biography - A Short Wiki
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.
As a child, he played the violin and the clarinet. He learned to play the alto saxophone during his first year at San Francisco State College.
He served a three-year term in the United States Army.
Quotes
""We used to get on planes, and they'd ask who we were, and we'd say, 'The Dave Brubeck Quartet', and they'd say, 'Who?' In later years they'd say, 'Oh', which amounts to the same thing."
Paul Desmond
""Writing is like jazz. It can be learned, but it can't be taught."
Paul Desmond
""I would also like to thank my father who discouraged me from playing the violin at an early age."
Paul Desmond
""I was overlooked long before anyone knew who I was."
Paul Desmond