Desmond Blue [RCA Bonus Tracks] Paul Desmond

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CD - Remastered / Bonus Tracks

  • Release Date: 03/01/2008
  • Original Release: 1962
  • Sales Rank: 27,917
  • Label: SBME SPECIAL MKTS.
  • UPC: 886972462820

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Desmond Blue [RCA Bonus Tracks]

1LISTENMy Funny Valentine 3:52
2LISTENDesmond Blue 3:40
3LISTENThen I'll Be Tired of You 4:06
4LISTENI've Got You Under My Skin 4:33
5LISTENLate Lament 4:08
6LISTENI Should Care 3:52
7LISTENLike Someone in Love 4:12
8LISTENIll Wind 3:51
9LISTENBody and Soul 5:02
10LISTENAutumn Leaves Bonus Track 5:44
11LISTENImagination Bonus Track 4:04
12LISTENAdvise and Consent Bonus Track 2:17
13LISTENAutumn Leaves previously unreleased / Bonus Track 5:50
14LISTENAutumn Leaves previously unreleased / Bonus Track 3:52
15LISTENImagination previously unreleased / Bonus Track 5:09
16LISTENAdvise and Consent previously unreleased / Bonus Track 2:01

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Paul Desmond's sessions away from the Dave Brubeck Quartet were always something special, and this greatly expanded reissue edition of Desmond Blue is no exception. By far the most interesting album that the alto saxophonist ever did with an orchestra, no doubt due to the choice of first-rate standards (such as "My Funny Valentine," "Body and Soul," "Ill Wind," and "Like Someone in Love") as well as conductor Bob Prince's thoughtful and never burdensome arrangements, the dependably melodious and inventive Desmond works magic in each of the seven standards and two originals heard here. This CD adds the three unreleased tracks featured in the complete box set of Desmond's RCA recordings, but also includes four more alternate takes that appear for the first time. Accompanied by the equally lyrical guitarist Jim Hall and a rhythm section that alternates between bassists Milt Hinton, George Duvivier, and Gene Cherico and drummers Connie Kay, Bobby Thomas, and Osie Johnson, this is an ideal CD to introduce newcomers to jazz without overwhelming them. Doug Ramsey's new liner notes add a very personal touch to this reissue, which should be considered an essential acquisition. Ken Dryden, All Music Guide

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December 30, 2005: With clean, melodic alto saxophone floating lyrically over a string orchestra's backing, "Desmond Blue(Desmond with Strings)is a wonderful showcase for one of the most tasteful instrumentalists of the West Coast "cool" jazz school. The strings never seem obtrusive instead, the backing seems to accentuate Desmond's solos. He weaves melodically over these standards, lilting over the strings, and trading solos with the always-incredible Jim Hall's. When Hall takes the lead, his guitar work echoes Desmond's understated leads. "I Should Care" and "Late Lament"(one of two Desmond compositions) are two of the strongest offerings.

This review was written about the CD edition.