Paul Desmond, American saxophonist and composer (died 1977)

Paul Desmond

American jazz saxophonist and composer (1924–1977)

Paul Desmond was an American jazz alto saxophonist and composer and proponent of cool jazz. He was a member of the Dave Brubeck Quartet and composed the group's biggest hit, "Take Five". The song remains the best-selling jazz song of all time.