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Paul Gonsalves
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Tenor saxophonists · 1920–1974

Paul Gonsalves

American jazz tenor saxophonist (1920–1974)

Born
12 July 1920
Brockton
Died
15 May 1974
London
Country
United States
Active
1938–
Record labels
RCA Records
Discography
11 albums

Biography

Paul Gonsalves was a jazz musician who played tenor saxophone. Paul Gonsalves was born on 12 July 1920 in Brockton and died on 15 May 1974 in London. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: RCA Records. The discography here lists 11 albums, from “Gettin' Together!” (1961) to “Ellingtonia Moods & Blues” (1997).

Paul Gonsalves ( gon-ZAHL-vuhs; July 12, 1920 – May 15, 1974) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist best known for his association with Duke Ellington. At the 1956 Newport Jazz Festival, Gonsalves played a 27-chorus solo in the middle of Ellington's "Diminuendo and Crescendo in Blue", a performance credited with revitalizing Ellington's waning career in the 1950s.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Gettin' Together! 1961
Duke Ellington and His Orchestra 1962
Cleopatra Feelin' Jazzy 1963
Tell It the Way It Is! 1964
Just Friends 1965
Humming Bird 1970
Paul Gonsalves and his all star 1970
Just A-Sittin' and A-Rockin' 1990
Mexican Bandit Meets Pittsburgh Pirate 1992
Paul Gonsalves Meets Earl Hines 1993
Ellingtonia Moods & Blues 1997

Also plays on

Albums where Paul Gonsalves is credited as a sideman

1957 Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Duke Ellington Song Book — Ella Fitzgerald tenor saxophone
1957 Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Duke Ellington Song Book, Volume 2 — Ella Fitzgerald tenor saxophone
1959 The Genius of Ray Charles — Ray Charles tenor saxophone
1960 Dance Air Force Date 1960 — Duke Ellington tenor saxophone
1960 Blues in Orbit — Duke Ellington tenor saxophone, tenor vocals
1961 First Time! The Count Meets the Duke — Duke Ellington and Count Basie tenor saxophone
1962 Big Band Bossa Nova — Quincy Jones tenor saxophone
1966 Ella at Duke’s Place — Ella Fitzgerald and Duke Ellington tenor saxophone
1966 Concert of Sacred Music — Duke Ellington saxophone, tenor saxophone
1967 Francis A. & Edward K. — Frank Sinatra with Duke Ellington tenor saxophone
1967 The Far East Suite — Duke Ellington tenor saxophone, reeds
1971 New Orleans Suite — Duke Ellington tenor saxophone
1976 Duke Ellington's Jazz Violin Session — Duke Ellington tenor saxophone
1994 Quincy Plays for Pussycats — Quincy Jones tenor saxophone
2006 Ray Sings, Basie Swings — Ray Charles + Count Basie Orchestra tenor saxophone
2014 In Gröna Lund 1963 — Duke Ellington tenor saxophone
2014 The Duke: Historically Speaking — Duke Ellington tenor saxophone
2017 Blues In Orbit + The Cosmic Scene — Duke Ellington– tenor saxophone, tenor vocals, alto saxophone
2023 Ella Sings the Blues — Ella Fitzgerald tenor saxophone

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Paul Gonsalves play?

Paul Gonsalves is known for playing tenor saxophone.

When and where was Paul Gonsalves born?

Paul Gonsalves was born 12 July 1920 in Brockton.

What are Paul Gonsalves's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Gettin' Together! (1961), Duke Ellington and His Orchestra (1962), Cleopatra Feelin' Jazzy (1963), Tell It the Way It Is! (1964) and Just Friends (1965).

External links

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