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Desmond Blue is an album recorded by American jazz saxophonist Paul Desmond featuring performances recorded in 1961 which were released on the RCA Victor label.

Reception

Allmusic awarded the album 4 stars stating “The tone of the album: lush, reflective, thought-provoking, and soul-stirring. This work is quite a plus for any listener and especially those who consider themselves avid fans of Paul Desmond”.

Track listing:
“My Funny Valentine” (Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart) – 3:53
“Desmond Blue” (Paul Desmond) – 3:42
“Then I’ll Be Tired of You” (Arthur Schwartz, Yip Harburg) – 4:08
“I’ve Got You Under My Skin” (Cole Porter) – 4:41
“Late Lament” (Paul Desmond) – 4:11
“I Should Care” (Axel Stordahl, Paul Weston, Sammy Cahn) – 3:52
“Like Someone in Love” (Jimmy Van Heusen, Johnny Burke) – 4:13
“Ill Wind” (Harold Arlen, Ted Koehler) – 3:52
“Body and Soul” (Johnny Green, Frank Eyton, Edward Heyman, Robert Sour) – 4:51

Recorded at Webster Hall in New York City on September 13, 1961 (track 1), September 28, 1961 (tracks 5-7) and October 2, 1961 (tracks 2-4, 8 & 9).

Personnel:
Paul Desmond – alto saxophone
Albert Richman – French horn (tracks 1-4, 8 & 9)
Phil Bodner (tracks 5-7), Robert Doty (track 1), George Marge (track 1), Romeo Penque (tracks 2-9), Stan Webb (tracks 2-4, 8 & 9) – woodwinds
Gloria Agostini (tracks 2-9), Eugene Bianco (track 1) – harp
Jim Hall – guitar
Gene Cherico (track 1), Milt Hinton (tracks 2-9) – bass
Connie Kay (track 1), Bobby Thomas (tracks 2-9) – drums
Unidentified string section conducted by Bob Prince

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Released: February 1962
Recorded: September 13 & 28 and October 2, 1961
Venue: Webster Hall, New York City
Length: 48:52
Label: RCA Victor
Producer: George Avakian