Paul Desmond Quartet, The
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Paul Emil Breitenfeld
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November 25, 1924 - May 30, 1977
Prominent jazz alto saxophonist and composer. Played with the Dave Brubeck Quartet from 1951 until 1967. Also collaborated with Gerry Mulligan, Jim Hall, Chet Baker, Ed Bickert.
Born with the name Paul Emil Breitenfeld. He changed it because he felt it wasn't suited for the name of a musician. He died in 1977 of lung cancer.
Prominent jazz alto saxophonist and composer. Played with the Dave Brubeck Quartet from 1951 until 1967. Also collaborated with Gerry Mulligan, Jim Hall, Chet Baker, Ed Bickert.
Born with the name Paul Emil Breitenfeld. He changed it because he felt it wasn't suited for the name of a musician. He died in 1977 of lung cancer.
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| Dave Brubeck Quartet, Paul Desmond Quartet, Cal Tjader (LP, Mono) | Crown Records (2) | 1961 | ||
