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Paul Desmond (born Paul Emil Breitenfeld; November 25, 1924 – May 30, 1977) was an American jazz alto saxophonist and composer and proponent of cool jazz. He was a member of the Dave Brubeck Quartet and composed the group's biggest hit, "Take Five". The song remains the best-selling jazz song of all time. In addition to his work with Brubeck, he led several groups and collaborated with Gerry Mulligan, Chet Baker, Jim Hall, and Ed Bickert. After years of chain... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Paul Desmond first charted in 1961 with Take Five.The artist placed 1 song on the Billboard Hot 100.The artist scored 1 UK Top‑75 entries, including a single Top‑10 placement.On US AC the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.