Its leader was taught composition by Darius Milhaud, and this group recorded the first jazz instrumental to sell over a million copies, a song often performed in the manner of Haydn's Farewell Symphony and written by saxophonist Paul Desmond.
Beginning at San Francisco's Blackhawk nightclub, their first album was the product of a collegiate tour and was entitled Jazz at Oberlin. Its leader was taught composition by Darius Milhaud, and this group recorded the first jazz instrumental to sell over a million copies, a song often performed in the manner of Haydn's Farewell Symphony and written by saxophonist Paul Desmond. For 10 points, name this jazz group which also included Eugene Wright and Joe Morello, known for playing in unusual time signatures and for such songs as "Three to Get Ready," "Blue Rondo a la Turk," and "Take Five."
Beginning at San Francisco's Blackhawk nightclub, their first album was the product of a collegiate tour and was entitled Jazz at Oberlin.
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