Dave Brubeck, one of the most well-known jazz pianists of all time, has for some time explored new avenues in composition and performance--including his many choral compositions. This album features the first recording of Brubeck's Sacred Choral music (less "Sleep Holy Infant, Sleep") premiered by the Grammy-nominated Pacific Mozart Ensemble in concert. The album -- released January 26, 2010 --...
Dakota Austin is a 12-year-old sax player, who happened to say the right thing at the right time. While at the Litchfield Jazz Festival's camp last week, he met 87-year-old Dave Brubeck, and told Dave that he was his inspiration, and also "I want to play 'Take Five' with you." Brubeck asked him if [...]~~
1. Fats Domino, “I’m Gonna Be a Wheel Some Day.” It’s impossible to listen to Fats without smiling.2. Dave Brubeck, “Kathy’s Waltz.” I wonder how many American households in the late 50s and early 60s counted Time Out as the only jazz LP in their collection.3. The Fiestas, “So Fine.” Written by Johnny Otis.4. John Coltrane, “Naima.” How many of those households that owned Tim
1. Fats Domino, “I’m Gonna Be a Wheel Some Day.” It’s impossible to listen to Fats without smiling.2. Dave Brubeck, “Kathy’s Waltz.” I wonder how many American households in the late 50s and early 60s counted Time Out as the only jazz LP in their collection.3. The Fiestas, “So Fine.” Written by Johnny Otis.4. John Coltrane, “Naima.” How many of those households that owned Tim