Album · 1962

Desmond Blue

Released
1962
Label
RCA Victor
Catalogue no.
LPM-2438
Tracklist
9 tracks
Length
37:23
Country
US

“Desmond Blue” is an album by Paul Desmond, released in 1962 on RCA Victor. The original release has 9 tracks with a running time of 37:23. Jazz standards on the record include “Body And Soul”, “I Should Care”, “I've Got You Under My Skin” and “Ill Wind”. The line-up features Jim Hall (guitar), Paul Desmond (saxophone), Robert Prince (arranger, conductor), Al Richmond (French horn) and Milt Hinton (double bass).

Who played on Desmond Blue

  • Jim Hall guitar all tracks
  • Paul Desmond saxophone all tracks
  • Robert Prince arranger, conductor all tracks
  • Al Richmond French horn on 8 tracks
  • Milt Hinton double bass on 8 tracks
  • Gloria Agostini harp on 6 tracks
  • Connie Kay drums (drum set) on 1 track
  • Gene Bianco harp on 1 track

Tracklist

  1. A1 My Funny Valentine standard — Richard Rodgers 3:53
  2. A2 Desmond Blue 3:42
  3. A3 Then I’ll Be Tired of You — Arthur Schwartz 4:08
  4. A4 I’ve Got You Under My Skin standard — Cole Porter 4:41
  5. A5 Late Lament — Paul Desmond 4:11
  6. B1 I Should Care standard 3:52
  7. B2 Like Someone in Love standard — Jimmy Van Heusen 4:13
  8. B3 Ill Wind standard — Harold Arlen 3:52
  9. B4 Body and Soul standard 4:51

Production

  • George Avakian producer
  • Ray Hall engineer

More albums by Paul Desmond

Frequently asked questions

Who played on Desmond Blue?

The line-up of Desmond Blue includes Jim Hall (guitar), Paul Desmond (saxophone), Robert Prince (arranger, conductor), Al Richmond (French horn), Milt Hinton (double bass), Gloria Agostini (harp), Connie Kay (drums (drum set)) and Gene Bianco (harp).

Which label released Desmond Blue?

Desmond Blue was released in 1962 on RCA Victor (LPM-2438).

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