Reed players inspired by Paul Desmond

[Rabshakeh]

Are there any reed players who claim primary inspiration or some other form of artistic descent from Paul Desmond?

I'm always struck by how much I love his playing every time I listen to his records.

[jazzbo]

I wouldn't say Immanuel Wilkins "claims primary inspiration" from Desmond--I'd be very surprised if he did--but I hear strong elements of his sound at time in Wilkin's own sound. I love them both.