Apr232024

Paul Gonsalves Quartet

Paul Gonsalves (1920-1974) was a U.S. jazz tenor saxophonist, best known for his work with Duke Ellington. Born on 12th July 1920 in Brockton, Massachusetts to Cape Verdean parents, Gonsalves' first instrument was the guitar. He grew up in New Bedford, Massachusetts and played as a member of the Sabby Lewis Orchestra. His first professional engagement in Boston was with the same group on tenor saxophone, with whom he played before and after his military service during World War II. Read more on Last.fm

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Most Played Tracks as Scrobbled to Last.fm

# Title Plays
1Boom Jackie Boom Chick
3135
2If I Should Lose You
95
3Village Blues
83
4I Should Care
75
5Poor Butterfly
66
6You Are Too Beautiful
61
7Taboo
60
8You Go To My Head
28
9St. Louis Blues
24
10In A Mellow Tone
11

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