That's right. As the title states, I thought I'd get into the Christmas spirit by making the 'Desmond's Quotes' this holiday season focused on Christmas. I know what you're thinking. "Gee, it was enough that you kept finding quotes among Paul Desmond's music, but now you're getting more specific with Christmasy stuff?", or "you have [...]
Running a blog half-dedicated to Paul Desmond, I couldn't let his birthday pass without doing something. I pondered what and how to commemorate his birthday, and after much deliberation, I opted to spotlight one of his original compositions and the Desmondology behind it. Born on the 25 of November, 1924, he would've been 93 today. [...]
The Music Tune: "Mutt and Jeff" Recorded: 7 November, 1954 in New York City, New York Personnel: Baritone/Alto Sax- Boots Mussulli Piano- Ray Santisi Bass- Max Bennett Drums- Shelly Mann Tune: "Lullaby In Rhythm" Recorded: 14 June, 1954 in New York City, New York Personnel: Alto Sax- Boots Mussulli Piano- Ray Santisi Bass- John Carter [...]
On this day fifty years ago (well, it was the 13th when I wrote this), the Dave Brubeck Quartet played their last European concert. Luckily, the music made that night was recorded and pressed onto wax. The Music Tune: "These Foolish Things" Recorded: 13 November, 1967 in Paris, France Personnel: Paul Desmond- Alto Sax Dave [...]
It's A Raggy Waltz 