StayJack artist file
Dave Brubeck
1920 — 2012
Piano
Cool JazzWest Coast Jazz
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A short portrait
Brubeck brought an experimental ear for meter and composition into music of unusual public reach. The quartet's accessibility and formal curiosity were never opposing forces.
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Timeline
Forms the quartet that becomes his principal vehicle.
His growing college audience leads to national recognition.
Time Out turns unusual meters into a popular breakthrough.
Continues a series of rhythm experiments with the classic quartet.
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Essential records
CL 1397
The Dave Brubeck Quartet
TimeOut
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The Dave Brubeck Quartet
Time Out
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Selected listening
Time Out
An official Spotify embed, selected as a place to begin.