num_pages: 370
description: Extensive biography of jazz saxophonist Paul Desmond, one of the major jazz figures of all time, written by noted jazz critic Doug Ramsey. Large format (10x11"), hard bound with dust jacket, 372 pages, 190 photos, matte paper; complete with discography of all Desmond recordings.
language: English
title: Take Five: The Public and Private Lives of Paul Desmond
titlecomplete: Take Five: The Public and Private Lives of Paul Desmond
genres: Biography, Music, Jazz, History
ratings_count: 57
awards: name: ASCAP Deems Taylor Award
publisher: Parkside Pub. Corp.