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Paul Desmond - Desmond Blue [Aquamarine]

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Desmond Blue [Aquamarine] Vinyl

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Desmond Blue casts Paul Desmond’s alto sax in a cool, moonlit glow, and this aquamarine vinyl edition gives the classic an extra touch of elegance. It’s an album built on atmosphere, where every phrase feels like a sigh drifting across a quiet cityscape.

Arriving in the early 1960s, the record found Desmond stepping beyond his celebrated work with the Dave Brubeck Quartet to explore a more orchestral palette. The lush string arrangements wrap his signature dry-toned lyricism in soft, cinematic hues, creating a sound that feels both intimate and gently expansive. It’s a snapshot of an artist savoring the space between notes, leaning into restraint as its own form of expression.

Standout interpretations like My Funny Valentine shimmer with breathy nuance, while I’ve Got You Under My Skin becomes a slow-burning reverie shaped by Desmond’s unhurried phrasing. The title track Desmond Blue serves as the album’s quiet thesis, folding melancholy and warmth into a single, weightless drift. Throughout, the orchestral backing never overwhelms; instead, it frames Desmond’s alto like a spotlight in a dim jazz lounge.

Pressed on aquamarine vinyl, this edition pairs sonic sophistication with collector appeal. It’s a serene, impeccably crafted chapter in Desmond’s catalog, glowing with the understated charm that made him one of cool jazz’s most distinctive voices.

UPC: 8719039007202

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Paul Desmond - Desmond Blue [Aquamarine]
Paul Desmond - Desmond Blue [Aquamarine]
$20.99
$20.99 OUT OF STOCK
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