Take Ten

by Paul Desmond

Take Ten cover art

Continuing the breezy, sophisticated aesthetic of his work with Dave Brubeck, Paul Desmond delivers a masterclass in sensual, melodic cool jazz. Accompanied by Jim Hall's pristine guitar work, the album floats effortlessly on a soft, bossa nova-tinged undercurrent.

Genres

  • Cool Jazz
  • West Coast Jazz

Tracklist

  1. Take Ten
  2. El Prince
  3. Alone Together
  4. Embarcadero
  5. The Theme from "Black Orpheus"
  6. Nancy
  7. Samba De Orpheu
  8. The One I Love Belongs To Somebody Else
  9. Out of Nowhere
  10. Embarcadero - alternate take
  11. El Prince - alternate take