Музыка и песни Desmond, Paul / Дезмонд, Пол (альт-саксофон, кларнет) на LP

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Incl. 1 bonus track. The overwhelming success of Blues in Time (from a musical if not commercial standpoint) led to their second album, titled Two of a Mind, which would be recorded in 1962 and is presented here in its entirety. The sequel is generally considered to be much better than their excellent first encounter. After Two of a Mind, Mulligan and Desmond wouldn’t record together again until 1969. The two musicians were present at the April 29, 1969 Duke Ellington homage at the White House, where they both participated but didn’t interact. In June of that year, the saxophonists were captured playing live in New Orleans in a quartet format. Finally, the occasion presented itself in 1972 for both sax players to join the Dave Brubeck Trio (with Jack Six on bass and Alan Dawson on drums) for an extended European tour. Paul Desmond formed his Canadian quartet in early 1975 after several years of relative inactivity. He died on May 30, 1977. Record Label: Spiral Records Style: Jazz

Artist: Dave Brubeck; Artist: Paul Desmond; Artist: Dave Van Kriedt Label: Ojc

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Gerry Mulligan was one of the most influential innovators in jazz history. Not only was he perhaps the greatest baritone saxophonist to ever live, but a brilliantly talented arranger, largely responsible for the birth of the West Coast "cool jazz" style. Paul Desmond was an alto sax player of equal talent, skyrocketing to fame in the Dave Brubeck Quartet, and responsible for writing the wildly popular hit, "Take Five". So, perhaps it is no surprise that when these two men of enormous talent get into the studio together, sparks literally fly...in a "cool" sort of way, of course. Recorded in August 1957, this was Mulligan and Desmond's first collaborative effort. A blend of standards and original compositions like Desmond's "Blues In Time", and Mulligan's hit song "Line For Lyons", Quartet is an absolute classic of Cool. Style: Jazz

As intended, this album presents alto sax specialist Paul Desmond as never featured before, with the backing of a string orchestra. The record, filled with such beautiful jazz standards as "My Funny Valentine", "I've Got You Under My Skin", and "Body and Soul", is very rich in texture, yet subtle and mellow overall in mood. It's unyielding purpose: to soothe the souls of its listeners. Desmond's style and tone shine with an alluring quality, and the record is filled with melodies that don't fail to stimulate the sophisticated jazz listener. Desmond's melodies are eloquently detailed and charmingly spun in the midst of the string orchestra arranged and conducted by Bob Prince. The legendary Jim Hall is featured as guest guitarist, playing yet another scintillating role and using his classic comping style. Hall is perhaps the most highly respected of all jazz guitarists for his good taste and witty inventiveness. Desmond has always been most familiar to the jazz public for his sweeping scale passages and his seemingly effortless spontaneity during periods of improvisation, although here he is often featured in a more lyrical ballad style on such romantic tunes as "My Funny Valentine", "Late Lament", and "Then I'll Be Tired of You." This album is a highly innovative and meticulously crafted work, reflecting the ongoing success of both Desmond and Hall within the 1960s and the cool jazz period. Both of these musicians spent time working with Dave Brubeck and later lent themselves to many of Antonio Carlos Jobim's bossa nova projects. The arrangements are extraordinary throughout this collection, including the charming "Valentine", which begins with a fantastic Elizabethan flavor. The intro sets up the mood to carry Desmond into the first chorus, which then glides into a 20th century style. The tune "I Should Care" is »a shimmering debt to Ibert and one of the most imaginative blendings you will ever hear of strings, reeds, French horn and harp,« according to the liner notes. The tone of the album: lush, reflective, thought-provoking, and soul-stirring. This work is quite a plus for any listener and especially those who consider themselves avid fans of Paul Desmond. Recording: 1962 at Webster Hall, New York City, by Ray Hall. Production: George Aviakan Vinyl, LP, Album, Remastered, Reissue

This fine collaborational album, originally from 1958, gets a fine reissue on 180-gram vinyl. Limited edition! Record Label: Spiral Records Style: Jazz