Paul Desmond in the MCG Jazz Spotlight

This week on the MCG Jazz Spotlight show, Marty Ashby shines light on Paul Desmond’s music and career.

Included in the show are excerpts from a 1976 interview with Paul Desmond. Great collaborations with Don Sebesky, Jim Hall and Ed Bickert. Also, the 1950 Dave Brubeck Octet - and the last performance by the Brubeck, recorded in Pittsburgh.

The Playlist is here

The MCG Jazz Spotlight show - Friday and Sunday at 6pm and Saturday at 1pm on The Pittsburgh Jazz Channel WZUM.