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Died. Paul Desmond, 52, jazz musician whose lyrical, witty alto saxophone counterpointed Dave Brubeck's assertive piano in Brubeck's quartet for 17 years; of lung cancer; in Manhattan. Desmond composed few pieces for the group, but his Take Five, inspired by the sound of a Nevada slot machine, was the first instrumental jazz number to sell over a million copies...
Died. Bruce Bliven, 87, author and influential editor of the New Republic (1930-55), which he made a showcase for liberal thinkers and humanists; after suffering a broken hip in a fall; in Palo Alto, Calif...
...addition to being the sweetest saxophone player (soprano and alto) this side of Stan Getz, Phil Woods is one of the toughest, most durable jazz masters. Originally a follower of Charlie ("Bird") Parker, Woods has survived the ups and downs of decades of jazz with a personal style that has never lost its passion or ingenuity. In this extended set, recorded during performance last November at the Showboat Lounge, Silver Spring. Md., he fronts a six-man combo working the mainstream of jazz today. Standard tunes are blended enticingly with originals by Pianist Mike Melillo, Guitarist Harry Leahey and Woods...
...some reason, Harvard continues to be the place to stay for good jazz this week. Next Wednesday alto saxophonists Phil Woods and Lee Konitz join forces with the Harvard Jazz Band for an 8:30 p.m. Sanders Theatre concert. Woods is a pretty established name, who has been making it big with the jazz orchestra scene. Konitz has been around for a while but has never quite received the press that he seems to deserve. Konitz arrived with Miles Davis way back in 1949. Somebody once asked Miles Davis why he had hired a white man to play...
...program has some real gems including Monk's "Well You Needn't" and "Straight, No Chaser," and Weill's "Lover Man," a personal favorite. Also localite (what an ugly word) Baird Hersey's "From the Tower" will be performed. (By the way if you are really into alto sax, get a listen to what Jackie McLean is into today. The Source and The Meeting are two albums that feature some of the best alto ever played--no apologies to the master...