Bridge Over Troubled Water - Paul Desmond - LP - Pre Owned Vinyl (Arrives in 21days)

On 'Bridge Over Troubled Water,' Paul Desmond—legendary for his lyrical alto saxophone and as a key voice in the Dave Brubeck Quartet—brings delicate artistry to a set of Simon & Garfunkel’s most beloved melodies. Released in 1970, this album finds Desmond interpreting pop standards through a jazz lens, transforming familiar tunes into intimate, sophisticated soundscapes. The arrangements, guided by Don Sebesky, lean on understated orchestration, letting Desmond’s feather-light phrasing and keen melodic sense shine through. His reading of the title track is quietly profound, weaving melancholy and hope into every note. Elsewhere, tracks like 'El Condor Pasa' and 'America' reveal new emotional textures, balancing reverence for the originals with a jazzman’s sense of play. This album is a testament to the cross-pollination of genres at a pivotal moment in American music, and to Desmond’s singular ability to find fresh pathways within popular song. For collectors and jazz aficionados, 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' stands as an elegant document of the early ’70s—perfect for an evening of reflection, or whenever you seek a gentle, sophisticated mood on the turntable. Track List: A1 - El Condor Pasa - A2 - So Long, Frank Lloyd Wright - A3 - The 59th St. Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy) - A4 - Mrs. Robinson - A5 - Old Friends - B1 - America - B2 - For Emily, Whenever I May Find Her - B3 - Scarborough Fair / Canticle - B4 - Cecilia - B5 - Bridge Over Troubled Water -