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Music Appreciation

Dyedinthewoolliberal

(15,536 posts) Wed Nov 25, 2020, 09:55 AM Nov 2020

Paul Desmond was born on this date.

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Paul Desmond was born on this date. (Original Post) Dyedinthewoolliberal Nov 2020 OP

In honor of Mr. Desmond, I'm going to take a break PJMcK Nov 2020 #1

PJMcK

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1. In honor of Mr. Desmond, I'm going to take a break

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Wed Nov 25, 2020, 10:10 AM

Nov 2020

You know, Take Five.

Towards the end of their careers, Brubeck and Desmond were invited to take an ocean cruise in return for a couple of on-board concerts. They recorded their efforts on an album of duets. Here's one of my personal favorites:

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The entire album is wonderful.

RIP, gentlemen. thank you for the years of musical pleasures you gave us.

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