Jazz Icons: Dave Brubeck boasts two beautifully filmed concerts from one of the most beloved quartets in jazz history. Captured at the pinnacle of their power and popularity, Paul Desmond (alto sax), Joe Morello (drums), Eugene Wright (bass) and Dave Brubeck (piano) explore the trails they blazed into the realm of odd time signatures with “Forty Days” and …
John Coltrane’s matchup with singer Johnny Hartman, although quite unexpected, works extremely well. Hartman was in prime form on the six ballads, and his versions of “Lush Life” and “My One and Only Love” have never been topped. Coltrane’s playing throughout the session is beautiful, sympathetic, and still exploratory; he sticks exclusively to tenor on the date. at …
A special vinyl re-issue of Chet Baker’s penultimate session for Riverside – which was strictly instrumental – produced an all-star lineup to support him, including jazz heavyweights Pepper Adams, Bill Evans, and Kenny Burrell. Each of them makes important contributions to the session. Adams’ baritone sax solo on Alone Together is one of the album’s high points, while …
The classic TV detective series Peter Gunn, which ran from 1958 to 1961, is probably best remembered today due to the show’s trendsetting score written by Henry Mancini and inspired by the West Coast Cool jazz style. On Music for Peter Gunn, GRAMMY-nominated conductor Steven Richman and the sensational Harmonie Ensemble/New York (joined by ace old-school improvisers Lew …
Time Out / Time Further Out (2LP Gatefold 180g Vinyl) – Dave Brubeck
2lp gatefold 180 gram vinyl Product Description LP 1- Time Out Side 1 1. Blue Rondo Á La Turk (6:47) 2. Strange Meadow Lark (7:25) 3. Take Five (5:27) Side 2 1. Three To Get Ready (5:27) 2. Kathy’s Waltz (4:51) 3. Everybody’s Jumpin’ (4:26) 4. Pick Up The Sticks (4:17) Total Playing Time: Approx …