Dave brubeck (blues, funk, jazz, albums, solo)

littleknowitall · 01-01-2007, 04:53 PM

Still a little rusty with him but i like what little i've heard alot, any fans?

ddp · 01-02-2007, 07:06 AM

I love some of his songs from the time out record though it was paul desmond (alto player) who wrote "Take Five". Real jazz snobs look down on him because he played in different time signatures and was not the most technical player.

I like him. You might want to check out a record called generations of brubeck where he plays with his sons. Very funky.

Music Man · 01-11-2007, 10:12 AM

Brubeck was outstanding as both a jazz pianist and as leader of his famous quartet. He was an innovator who wasn't afraid to try new and unusual things. He wasn't given proper respect and appreciation by some, but his greatness is undeniable.

For those who aren't familiar with his music, the best place to start is with his 1959 album, "Time Out". It's considered by many to be one of the five best albums in jazz history. The song "Take Five" from that album, is probably the most popular song in jazz history.

Thelonious Funk · 01-18-2007, 03:03 PM

Dave Brubeck is designated as College Jazz, which is to say that his music appealed to white kids in school back in the day. The label is limiting and simply useless, as Brubeck was and is a tremendous piano player with great chops. He didn't always play around with time signatures. If you want to see what he could do playing the blues... Check out Blues Roots with Gerry Mulligan on the Baritone sax. It's a hard record to find, but it will blow your hat off and clear up a lot of misconceptions on this man's music.

Ornette · 01-21-2007, 08:02 AM

I've only heard Time Out...there's a few songs on it I really like, and the rest I could take or leave.

littleknowitall · 02-20-2007, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Thelonious Funk

Dave Brubeck is designated as College Jazz, which is to say that his music appealed to white kids in school back in the day. The label is limiting and simply useless, as Brubeck was and is a tremendous piano player with great chops. He didn't always play around with time signatures. If you want to see what he could do playing the blues... Check out Blues Roots with Gerry Mulligan on the Baritone sax. It's a hard record to find, but it will blow your hat off and clear up a lot of misconceptions on this man's music.

im intregued any chance of a send?

~~mandown23~~ · 03-28-2007, 10:23 AM

i love take 5 i play a mean version on solo jazz guitar

TIE53 · 07-01-2007, 04:51 PM

Dave Brubecks' newest album, "London Flat, London Sharp" is one of the best jazz albums in a long time, in my opinion.

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littleknowitall Pow! Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,671	Dave brubeck Still a little rusty with him but i like what little i've heard alot, any fans?

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ddp Music Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 223	I love some of his songs from the time out record though it was paul desmond (alto player) who wrote "Take Five". Real jazz snobs look down on him because he played in different time signatures and was not the most technical player. I like him. You might want to check out a record called generations of brubeck where he plays with his sons. Very funky. __________________ Deep Down Productions Blog: Mikeblog Rainbow Songs Foundation

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Music Man Music Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: USA Posts: 202	Brubeck was outstanding as both a jazz pianist and as leader of his famous quartet. He was an innovator who wasn't afraid to try new and unusual things. He wasn't given proper respect and appreciation by some, but his greatness is undeniable. For those who aren't familiar with his music, the best place to start is with his 1959 album, "Time Out". It's considered by many to be one of the five best albums in jazz history. The song "Take Five" from that album, is probably the most popular song in jazz history. __________________ "Paranoid is just like an anchor. It really secures everything about the metal movement in one record. It's all there: the riffs, the vocal performance of Ozzy, the song titles, what the lyrics are about. It's just a classic defining moment." --Rob Halford of Judas Priest

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Thelonious Funk Groupie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ft. Myers, Fl Posts: 3	Dave Brubeck is designated as College Jazz, which is to say that his music appealed to white kids in school back in the day. The label is limiting and simply useless, as Brubeck was and is a tremendous piano player with great chops. He didn't always play around with time signatures. If you want to see what he could do playing the blues... Check out Blues Roots with Gerry Mulligan on the Baritone sax. It's a hard record to find, but it will blow your hat off and clear up a lot of misconceptions on this man's music.

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Ornette Music Addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 100	I've only heard Time Out...there's a few songs on it I really like, and the rest I could take or leave.

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~~mandown23~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 14	i love take 5 i play a mean version on solo jazz guitar

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TIE53 Groupie Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1	Dave Brubecks' newest album, "London Flat, London Sharp" is one of the best jazz albums in a long time, in my opinion.