Paul Desmond

Paul Desmond (November 25, 1924 - May 30, 1977) was a jazz saxophonist and composer. He came to prominence with the Dave Brubeck Quartet, which lasted from 1951 to until 1967. Desmond even pen

Paul Desmond (November 25, 1924 - May 30, 1977) was a jazz saxophonist and composer. He came to prominence with the Dave Brubeck Quartet, which lasted from 1951 to until 1967. Desmond even penned their biggest hit, "Take Five".

He was actually born Paul Emil Breitenfeld, but changed his name because he felt it wasn't suited to a musician. He had reportedly picked his new name, Desmond, out of a telephone book.