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Paul Desmond was an American jazz saxophonist best known for his work with the Dave Brubeck Quartet. His smooth, lyrical style and memorable compositions, including the hit "Take Five," helped define the sound of jazz in the 1950s and 1960s. Desmond's contributions to jazz music were highly influential, and his work with the Brubeck Quartet remains celebrated for its innovation and impact on the genre.
"Writing is like jazz. It can be learned, but it can't be taught."
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"Writing is like jazz. It can be learned, but it can't be taught."

Jazz, Writing
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"We used to get on planes, and they'd ask who we were, and we'd say, 'The Dave Brubeck Quartet', and they'd say, 'Who?' In later years they'd say, 'Oh', which amounts to the same thing."
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"We used to get on planes, and they'd ask who we were, and we'd say, 'The Dave Brubeck Quartet', and they'd say, 'Who?' In later years they'd say, 'Oh', which amounts to the same thing."

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"I would also like to thank my father who discouraged me from playing the violin at an early age."
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"I would also like to thank my father who discouraged me from playing the violin at an early age."

Age, Father
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