Paul Desmond - Complete RCA Albums Collection 1962-1965 - 6CD Box Set - COMPACT DISCS

As the featured alto saxophonist in the Dave Brubeck quartet, Paul Desmond was a central figure in the most commercially successful jazz ensemble of the time. As the sole horn in the group he attracted considerable critical and public acclaim for his supremely lyrical, sublimely melodic playing. But even a beloved sideman has to step into the full glare of the spotlight at times. The 1961 'Desmond Blue' matched the saxophonist with a string orchestra and outstanding arrangements by Bob Prince for a set of exquisitely rendered classics including a memorable InchMy Funny ValentineInch. Five of the six albums feature melodic guitar giant Jim Hall, his ideal musical partner. Paul Desmond was a master at Bossa Nova, heard here on both the 'Bossa Antigua' and 'Take Ten' albums. Album Tracks DISC 1 1. My Funny Valentine 2. Desmond Blue 3. Then I'll Be Tired of You 4. I've Got You Under My Skin 5. Late Lament 6. I Should Care 7. Like Someone in Love 8. Ill Wind 9. Body and Soul 10. Advise and Consent 11. Autumn Leaves 12. Imagination 13. Autumn Leaves (Alternate Take) 14. Autumn Leaves (Alternate Take) 15. Imagination (Alternate Take) 16. Advise and Consent (Alternate Take) DISC 2 1. Take Ten 2. El Prince 4 3. Alone Together 4. Embarcadero 5. The Theme from Black Orpheus (Manha de Carnaval) 6. Nancy (With the Laughing Face) 7. Samba de Orfeo 8. The One I Love Belongs to Somebody Else 9. Out of Nowhere 10. Embarcadero (Alternate Version) 11. El Prince (Alternate Take) DISC 3 1. Bossa Antigua 2. The Night Has a Thousand Eyes 3. 4 O Gato 4. Samba Cantina 5. Curaçao Doloroso 6. A Ship Without a Sail 7. Alianca 8. The Girl from East 9th Street 9. The Night Has a Thousands Eyes (Alternate Version) 10. Samba Cepeda 11. O Gato (Alternate Version) DISC 4 1. Glad to Be Unhappy 2. Poor But