Sunday Jazz — “Take FIve”

Another installment of Sunday Jazz is upon us. We’re focusing on Dave Brubeck’s saxophonist, Paul Desmond’s composed song, “Take Five”. First recorded by the Dave Brubeck quartet in 1959, the song became a hit in 1961. Once Desmond passed in 1977, all proceeds from the song go to the American Red Cross. (Repost)

Here’s some West Coast Cool Jazz with Dave Brubeck’s take on “Take Five”:

And here’s George Benson’s take of “Take Five” from The Montreaux Jazz Festival:

And Jim Hession: