Take Ten

by Paul Desmond

Take Ten cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: October 1963
  • Label: RCA Victor
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 55:06
  • Community rating: 3.89/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

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

Descriptors: improvisation, instrumental

Tracklist

  1. Take Ten (3:09)
  2. El Prince (3:33)
  3. Alone Together (6:48)
  4. Embarcadero (4:04)
  5. The Theme from "Black Orpheus" (4:10)
  6. Nancy (6:01)
  7. Samba De Orpheu (4:26)
  8. The One I Love Belongs To Somebody Else (5:38)
  9. Out of Nowhere (6:45)
  10. Embarcadero - alternate take (4:53)
  11. El Prince - alternate take (5:35)

Credits

  • Paul Desmond - primary artist, alto saxophone
  • Andy Warhol - artwork
  • Eugene Wright - bass
  • Gene Cherico - bass
  • Connie Kay - drums
  • Jim Hall - guitar
  • George Avakian - producer

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