Paul Desmond – So smooth, so dry. So many metaphors have been used to compare his sound to various foods or alcoholic beverages. He is so unique and special, and this is one of his best known solos.
His playing is deceptively simple on this tune, which defies the level of complexity introduced by the 5/4 time signature. It lays so well you would think it’s in 4/4.
Funny story – As I was editing the solo for upload it dawned on me that the solos are just over the vamp. I’ve played this song so many times over the years and every rhythm section I’ve played it with plays the form over the solos – bridge and all!
Paul Desmond - Take Five
- Artist: Paul Desmond
- Album: Dave Brubeck: Time Out (1959)
- Track: Take Five
- Instrument: Alto Sax
Enjoy!
@SdartSax
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