Just heard the sad news of Dave Brubeck's passing. It's hard to find the right words at this point ... Had the chance to meet him in person many years ago after a concert in Austria and found that, while being one of the greatest Jazz musicians and composers ever, he was very humble and down to earth. A most memorable person - he sure was class, not just as an artist. RIP, Mr. Brubeck, you will be missed. Still, through your music, you will live on forever. Thanks, Dave!
When I was in high school Brubeck came to play for one of our school assemblies. We had them on Friday afternoons. I think I was in 9th or 10th grade, so 1968 or 69. Roberta Flack played at another one. All the kids in the gymnasium listening to fab music. It was a great school. I've never been happier.
I really hated this song because we had to play it in music class, i couldnt handle that transition from 3/4 to 4/4 and vice versa. But when i hear it now, i find it absolutely wonderful.
bad teachers... just repeat: I don't pay - you don't pay they - are - going - to pay, they - are - going - to pay I don't pay - you don't pay they - are - going - to pay, they - are - going - to pay there's your 3/4 to 4/4 and back ;)
My god, how is Joe Morello THAT good? The drumming during Paul's solo is just.. I can't even put it into words. How can he play in two time signatures at once (almost) and make it sound so natural??
Because despite what current society might say, there are people who are born oozing, natural raw talent. We are not all facsimiles of each other. How boring life would be if we were and there were no Joe Morellos in the world.
So simple: key of C, child's melody, yet they weave into a ballet. Love the tension between the 3/4 and 4/4. Desmond's melody contrasts well against Brubeck's bombast.
May their Era, always shine, youtube for me, yet my Parents had many of his Albums, always First Rate! These recirded performances demonstrate how excellen e may never go out of style.
One of the best small groups in jazz. The sax of Paul Desmond was one of the main attractions. His tone was different from that of Charlie Parker. He belonged to the cool school.
A message for all english speakers jazz lovers, you should definitely listen to the song « le jazz et la java » that Claude Nougaro made out of this tune. Depicting this scenario with brio. As an amateur of jazz I ve known Dave B. from early age… and as a french speaking amateur of jazz I ve known Nougaro from early age. Only today, being 24, I discorver that one of his most famous song is from that piece! Mind Blowing! Music always triumph :-))
what a beautiful masterpiece! You can feel the synergy of the team jamming together as one being! You cannot make this music again, it is unique in time and space. No wonder it's called the Golden Jazz Standard and the best jazz album ever. I listen to it each night and that music helps me keep my brain calm and relaxed... Best jazz group, ever!
Nice to think a kid who grew up on a cattle ranch in Ione, CA would grow up to become one of the foremost composers and musicians in jazz (or American Classical Music, as it's known in Europe). Saw the quartet at the Masonic Auditorium in San Francisco. Even when he was ancient, he had a grin from ear to ear. Follow your heart. The rest is easy.
You can tell they had a lot of fun together, and wow did they mesh well. Joe Marello (RIP), wow he was fantastic. They don't try to override each other in any way, it just flows so well together.
@ubernaffa I know right? I myself am a rocker (both in what I listen to - for the most part- and a drummer) and I still can't grasp what it is that makes jazz drummers so unique and talented when it comes to breaking the time barrier. When I think to rock drummers like Peart who've done great tributes to Buddy Rich I just have to wonder how they do it.
Please recommend me some upright bass like gene's solo in this track... not having much luck finding rhythmically diverse basslines rather than just repeating walking eighth note phrases.
