Like Someone in Love (Paul Desmond album)

Like Someone in Love is a studio album by jazz saxophonist Paul Desmond, released in 1975 on the A&M Records label. It features Desmond in a quartet setting with guitarist Jim Hall, bassist Gene Cherico, and drummer Connie Kay. The album is notable for its relaxed, melodic interpretations of classic standards and original compositions.

The tracklist includes:

• "Like Someone in Love"
• "When Joanna Loved Me"
• "That Old Feeling"
• "I'm Glad There Is You"
• "The Night Has a Thousand Eyes"
• "Theme from "MAS*H" (Suicide Is Painless)"
• "Like Someone in Love" (Alternate Take)
• "Here's That Rainy Day"
• "Emily"

The album is known for its understated elegance and showcases Desmond's signature alto saxophone sound, characterized by its light, airy tone and lyrical phrasing. Jim Hall's guitar work provides a complementary texture, adding depth and nuance to the arrangements. The rhythm section of Cherico and Kay offers a solid and supportive foundation, allowing Desmond and Hall to explore their improvisational ideas. "Like Someone in Love" is often cited as one of Desmond's finest recordings from his later career. The inclusion of "Theme from "MAS*H" (Suicide Is Painless)" was a commercially successful, albeit somewhat unconventional, choice that broadened the album's appeal. The alternate take of the title track provides an interesting comparison to the initially released version.