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.

[Niko]

Michael Moore was the first name that came to my mind

[Rabshakeh]

1 hour ago, Niko said:

Michael Moore was the first name that came to my mind

That's interesting. The dutch player? Did he say this somewhere?

I sort of missed Clusone at the time, and I have never really got to grips with his music as a result, although I always enjoyed their records. 

[Niko]

Yes, American based in the Netherlands... I've read that comparison often but I wouldn't know of an interview where he says this himself....

Btw Lewis Porter has an interesting pair of posts on why Brubeck has not been much of an influence on other pianist

https://lewisporter.substack.com/t/brubeckdave

[Rabshakeh]

16 minutes ago, Niko said:

Yes, American based in the Netherlands... I've read that comparison often but I wouldn't know of an interview where he says this himself....

Btw Lewis Porter has an interesting pair of posts on why Brubeck has not been much of an influence on other pianist

https://lewisporter.substack.com/t/brubeckdave

I didn't know he was American. 

Brubeck I can understand. Who in 2026 really loves his style?

[jlhoots]

Ted Nash maybe - not sure.