In October 1963, “RCA Victor” label released “Take Ten”, the sixth Paul Desmond album. It was recorded in June 1963, at “Webster Hall” in New York City, and was produced by George Avakian.

Personnel:

• Paul Desmond – alto saxophone
• Jim Hall – guitar
• Gene Cherico – bass
• Eugene Wright
• George Duvivier – bass
• Connie Kay – drums

Track listing:

All tracks by Paul Desmond except where noted.

1. Take Ten
2. El Prince
3. Alone Together – Arthur Schwartz, Howard Dietz
4. Embarcadero
5. Theme from Black Orpheus – Luiz Bonfá, Antônio Maria
6. Nancy (with the Laughing Face) – Jimmy Van Heusen, Phil Silvers
7. Samba de Orfeu – Luiz Bonfá, Antônio Maria
8. The One I Love (Belongs to Somebody Else) – Isham Jones, Gus Kahn