Jazz / Cool; West Coast Jazz
Recorded: Aug 21, 1979-Jan 21, 2004
In celebration of Dave Brubeck's 60th Anniversary of his recording debut, Concord Music Group proudly presents Best of Brubeck (1979-2004). The 20 selections herein, recorded for Concord Jazz (DISC ONE) and Telarc (DISC TWO), are a model of balance between live and in-studio performances (11 and 9 selections, respectively). There are 11 supple Brubeck originals, older and newer, joined by standards and jazz perennials.
* FIRST EVER COMPILATION that combines the best of Brubeck's Concord and Telarc material, 1979-2004. * Compiled by original session producer, RUSSELL GLOYD. * Liner notes by noted jazz historian, BOB BLUMENTHAL. * Features Brubeck's signature song, "TAKE FIVE" (recorded live in Moscow ).
Disc 1: Concord Jazz - 67:16 min. Disc 2: Telarc - 65:28 min.
Bobby Militello - alto saxophone Jack Six - bass (#1-4, 10) Alec Dankworth - bass (#5,6) Michael Moore - bass (#7-9) Randy Jones, drums |