Paul Desmond Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

Paul Desmond, born Paul Emil Breitenfeld on November 25, 1924, was an American jazz musician renowned for his alto saxophone skills. He was also a composer and is best known for his collaboration with the Dave Brubeck Quartet, particularly for composing their hit 'Take Five.' Desmond was a prominent figure in the cool jazz genre and collaborated with several notable musicians, including Gerry Mulligan, Chet Baker, Jim Hall, and Ed Bickert. He passed away from lung cancer on May 30, 1977.

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Meaning of the name - Paul

small, humble

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November 25, 1924 Facts

Generation Group

Paul Desmond belongs to the GI Generation group.

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Place of Birth: San Francisco

Place of Death: Paris

Cause of Death: cancer

Educated At: San Francisco Polytechnic High School | San Francisco State University

Occupation: jazz musician | recording artist | saxophonist | composer

Employers: Dave Brubeck Quartet | Various groups

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Astrology Analysis

Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.