Notes and Narratives: Paul Desmond’s airy alto jazz legacy

John Snyder has produced over 400 original albums and 300 CD re-issues and compilations since his entrance into the music industry in 1973. Over the course of his career, he’s been nominated for 32 Grammys and taken home five.

“City Lights” is delighted to launch a new monthly series called “Notes and Narratives,” which explores the career of a musical icon and his experience working alongside some of the most important names in jazz history.

Take a deep dive with us into the stories that reflect Snyder’s lifelong dedication to working inside the world of jazz, blues, R&B and gospel music. In our first episode, John and host Lois Reitzes discuss jazz legend Paul Desmond, an alto saxophone player and integral part of the groundbreaking Dave Brubeck Quartet.