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saxophoney (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)
Yes, your are right. I think that saxophonists in particular would subscribe to that view. The way he played went beyond practiced skill and the way he could improvise went way, way, beyond what the normal musician can muster. One listens to him and just wonders how he did it. No one could make an alto saxophone do what he did.
Nasenschlumpf (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)
he was a genius
saxophoney (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)
You bet! Glad you liked it. This performance is just a wonderful example of Desmond's pereless art.
honkysaxophone (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)
what a priceless video. thanks for sharing this video for saxophonists around the world.
xXBR4D3NXx (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)
Very nice.
highvoltijj (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)
Superb musicianship, but I'm really not a fan of his saxophone playing.
saxophoney (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)
After 30 years, nobody has come close to replacing him.
psKESEY56 (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)
I really miss him. He died so young. I love that when someone told him they listend to his music when making love he said "Glad to be of assistance." :)
TheOverlordDale (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)
Does anything need be said?I'm actually a clarinet performance major, but I double on saxophones. Whenever a fellow clarinet major complains about the sound of the Alto Saxophone, I just send them a YouTube link of Desmond. They stop complaining.
saxophoney (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)
Yea, wasn't his playing something else. Paul Desmond would spin brilliant lines seemingly with such ease. His improvisations sound like carefully written melodies and his tone is beatiful. As a saxophonist, I am in awe of his abilities. Thank goodness that there are so many quality recordings of his work available. |
