Brubeck & Beyond: A Musical Tribute To Alto Sax Legend Paul Desmond

Trio Enchantment Performs A Musical Tribute To Alto Sax Legend Paul Desmond

Trio Enchantment celebrates The Music of Jazz Alto Sax Legend Paul Desmond on Sunday, October 30, 2022, beginning at 4:00 p.m. Trio Enchantment, comprised of saxophonist Harrison Goldberg, seven-string guitarist/ arranger Chris Doering, and upright bassist Trevor Kinsel, bring a performance showcasing a selection of music performed by legendary alto saxophonist Paul Desmond. Tickets are available at Gualala Arts, Dolphin Gallery, and online at EventBrite.com.

When saxophone aficionados the world over mention such jazz classics as “Take 5” or “Blue Rondo a la Turk”, one of the most recognizable instrumental voices in all of jazz history belongs to alto saxophonist Paul Desmond, who was long associated with the iconic Dave Brubeck Quartet and their breakthrough jazz album “Time Out”. Many casual listeners don’t realize that it was Desmond wrote the tune “Take 5”, which became a juke box hit and made “Time Out” one of the best-selling jazz albums of all time.

“In just a few lilting phrases and imaginative melodic patterns, it is easy, perhaps even for the uninitiated listener of jazz music, to identify Desmond as the creator of a pure and distinctive alto sax tone that has been described as “the sound of a dry martini,” says bandleader Harrison Goldberg. “Desmond’s unique tonal and melodic approach inspired us to present this celebration of his music.”

“Although he’s best known as a member of the Dave Brubeck Quartet, Paul Desmond’s own quartets (as a leader) usually had a guitar as the chordal instrument,” Doering points out. “Desmond’s guitar partners Jim Hall and Ed Bickert are two of my all-time favorites and major influences on my own playing. Bickert’s mastery of harmonic substitution is a perfect foil to Desmond’s unique alto sax voice. Hall and Desmond shared a love of improvised counterpoint that was the basis for a unique approach to chamber jazz. We’re so happy to have these opportunities to explore this delicately swinging and gooving music.”

Chris Doering is a composer who performs locally as a soloist in multiple small groups. He has appeared in concert at the Gualala Arts Center with the improvising ensemble Baku, alongside Harrison Goldberg; with the Wind in The Wires trio including shakuhachi master Karl Young and the late poet and didgeridoo player, Janet Debar; and most recently with The Open Air, a quartet including fellow guitarist/bassist Tim Mueller along with Karl Young on shakuhachi and drummer Gabe Yanez.

Trevor Kinsel is one of the Bay Area’s most sought-after musicians. Although he most often serves as an accompanist, Trevor enjoys leading musical groups as well. Audiences enjoy his unique program that features, along with great musicians, some singular and compelling arrangements.

Tickets available now at EventBrite.com.

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