Desmond Blue
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| Studio album by Paul Desmond | ||||
| Released | 1962 | |||
| Recorded | September 13 & 28 and October 2, 1961 Webster Hall, New York City |
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| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 48:52 | |||
| Label | RCA Victor LPM 2438 | |||
| Producer | George Avakian | |||
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Desmond Blue is an album recorded by American jazz saxophonist Paul Desmond featuring performances recorded in 1961 which were released on the RCA Victor label.[1][2][3]
Reception
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| Allmusic |   [4] |
Allmusic awarded the album 4 stars stating "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".[4]
Track listing
All compositions by Paul Desmond except as indicated
- "My Funny Valentine" (Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart) - 3:53
- "Desmond Blue" - 3:42
- "Then I'll Be Tired of You" (Arthur Schwartz, Yip Harburg) - 4:08
- "I've Got You Under My Skin" (Cole Porter) - 4:41
- "Late Lament" - 4:11
- "I Should Care" (Axel Stordahl, Paul Weston, Sammy Cahn) - 3:52
- "Like Someone in Love" (Jimmy Van Heusen, Johnny Burke) - 4:13
- "Ill Wind" (Harold Arlen, Ted Koehler) - 3:52
- "Body and Soul" (Johnny Green, Frank Eyton, Edward Heyman, Robert Sour) - 4:51
- Recorded at Webster Hall in New York City on September 13, 1961 (track 1), September 28, 1961 (tracks 5-7) and October 2, 1961 (tracks 2-4, 8 & 9).
Personnel
- Paul Desmond - alto saxophone
- Albert Richman - French horn (tracks 1-4, 8 & 9)
- Phil Bodner (tracks 5-7), Robert Doty (track 1), George Marge (track 1), Romeo Penque (tracks 2-9), Stan Webb (tracks 2-4, 8 & 9) - woodwinds
- Gloria Agostini (tracks 2-9), Eugene Bianco (track 1) - harp
- Jim Hall - guitar (tracks 1, 5, 6 & 7)
- Gene Cherico (track 1), Milt Hinton (tracks 2-9) - bass
- Connie Kay (track 1), Bobby Thomas (tracks 2-9) - drums
- Unidentified string section conducted by Bob Prince
References
- ↑ Paul Desmond Catalog accessed February 29, 2016
- ↑ Paul Desmond Discography Part Three: 1960-1969 accessed February 29, 2016
- ↑ Berry, S. Jim Hall discography accessed February 29, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Haney, Shawn M.. Desmond Blue – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved February 29, 2016.
