Album · 1996
The Ballad of Paul Desmond
- Released
- 1996
- Label
- RCA Victor
- Tracklist
- 14 tracks
- Length
- 1:12:32
- Country
- XE
“The Ballad of Paul Desmond” is an album by Paul Desmond, released in 1996 on RCA Victor. The original release has 14 tracks with a running time of 1:12:32. Jazz standards on the record include “A Taste Of Honey”, “All The Things You Are”, “Autumn Leaves” and “Easy Living”. The line-up features Connie Kay (drums (drum set)), Eugene Wright (double bass), Jim Hall (electric guitar, guitar) and Paul Desmond (alto saxophone).
Who played on The Ballad of Paul Desmond
- Connie Kay drums (drum set) on 2 tracks
- Eugene Wright double bass on 2 tracks
- Jim Hall electric guitar, guitar on 2 tracks
- Paul Desmond alto saxophone on 2 tracks
Tracklist
- 1 The Night Has A Thousand Eyes standard 4:46
- 2 Samba De Orfeu standard 4:21
- 3 Take Ten 3:08
- 4 Curaçao Dolorosa 4:30
- 5 All The Things You Are standard 5:51
- 6 Rude Old Man — Eugene Wright 5:41
- 7 Autumn Leaves standard 5:44
- 8 Theme from "Black Orfeus" 4:11
- 9 The Girl From East 9th Street 5:58
- 10 I've Got You Under My Skin standard 4:51
- 11 A Taste Of Honey standard — Bobby Scott 4:31
- 12 The One I Love (Belongs To Someone Else) standard 5:37
- 13 Easy Living standard 7:07
- 14 By The River Saint Marie 6:16
Production
- Bob Simpson recording
- George Avakian producer
- Ray Hall recording
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Frequently asked questions
Who played on The Ballad of Paul Desmond?
The line-up of The Ballad of Paul Desmond includes Connie Kay (drums (drum set)), Eugene Wright (double bass), Jim Hall (electric guitar, guitar) and Paul Desmond (alto saxophone).
Which label released The Ballad of Paul Desmond?
The Ballad of Paul Desmond was released in 1996 on RCA Victor.
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