The Best of Cool Saxophone

Alto Saxophone – Paul Desmond
Bass – Eugene Wright (tracks: 1, 7), Norman Bates (2) (tracks: 5), Ron Carter (tracks: 2 to 4, 6, 8)
Cello – George Ricci (tracks: 8)
Drums – Jack DeJohnette (tracks: 2 to 4, 8), Joe Dodge (tracks: 5), Joe Morello (tracks: 1, 7), Steve Gadd (tracks: 6)
Guitar – Gabor Szabo (tracks: 2 to 4), Gene Bertoncini (tracks: 2, 8), Jim Hall (tracks: 6)
Piano – Bob James (tracks: 2 to 4, 8), Dave Brubek (tracks: 1, 6, 7), Roland Hanna (tracks: 6)
Trumpet – Chet Baker (tracks: 6)
Recorded - July 1, 1959 - track 1
Recorded - November 1973 - track 2 to 4 and 8
Recorded - October 12, 1954 - track 5
Recorded - April, 1975 - track 6
Recorded - June 16, 1964 - track 7