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Desmond Blue
From HitStory, the pop encyclopedia of School of Rock · Work
Desmond Blue was released in 1962 and was alto saxophonist Paul Desmond's first album for RCA Victor. George Avakian produced it. He had worked with the saxophonist at Columbia, when Desmond was still playing in the Dave Brubeck Quartet, and brought him to RCA Victor in 1960. Avakian produced all six albums that Desmond made there as a leader. It was also the first solo album on which the saxophonist plays with an orchestra: woodwinds, horn, harp and a string section conducted by Bob Prince. The recordings were made at Webster Hall in New York, in September and October 1961.
AllMusic gave the album four stars and described the atmosphere as lush, reflective and moving.
Listening
Track list
- 1My Funny Valentine3:52Apple Music ↗
- 2Desmond Blue3:40Apple Music ↗
- 3Then I'll Be Tired of You4:06Apple Music ↗
- 4I've Got You Under My Skin4:33Apple Music ↗
- 5Late Lament4:09Apple Music ↗
- 6I Should Care3:53Apple Music ↗
- 7Like Someone in Love4:12Apple Music ↗
- 8Ill Wind (You're Blowin' Me No Good)3:51Apple Music ↗
- 9Body and Soul5:02Apple Music ↗
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