5K views · 31 reactions | It's been 40 years since we lost saxophone legend Paul Desmond. Watch him explain why he left music, and how he returned in this 1976 interview with Mary Lou Finlay. | CBC Music | Facebook

Today we're celebrating Paul Desmond, who was born on this day in 1924! He is one of the most well known alto saxophonists in Cool Jazz, and also from his years with the Dave Brubeck quartet. #pauldesmond #altosax #saxophone #cooljazz #bettersax | Better Sax

Take a look at this 1965 Dave Brubeck Quartet performance of their timeless hit "Take five". The cool and sophisticated jazz band demonstrate their huge mastery in this not so easy feather-light piece. https://bit.ly/3UrEB5Q | medici.tv

149K views · 7K reactions | The Dave Brubeck Quartet performs Three to Get Ready, from the album "Time Out", live in Belgium on 10 October 1964. Dave Brubeck, Piano Paul Desmond, Alto Saxophone Joe Morello, Drums Eugene Wright, Bass From Jazz Icons: Dave Brubeck, Live in '64 & '66 Available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Jazz-Icons-Dave-Brubeck-Live/dp/B00UGPFSD8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1543008945&sr=8-1&keywords=jazz+icons%2C+brubeck | Dave Brubeck | Facebook

Relax and "Take Five" with the Dave Brubeck Quartet at their 1965 performance of Paul Desmond's timeless hit. The cool, high-class jazz band take on this complex piece with complete ease. https://bit.ly/3UrEB5Q | medici.tv