Jazz / Jazz Blues; East Coast Blues; West Coast Jazz
Recorded: Jan 29-Aug 4, 1960
Although associated with the more modern styles of jazz, Brubeck always had a great respect (if not reverence) for the masters of the past. On ten standards Brubeck, altoist Paul Desmond and the Quartet fit in perfectly behind the great swing/blues singer Jimmy Rushing who sounds rejuvenated by the fresh setting. This disc, a surprising success, is well worth searching for.
---Scott Yanow, allmusic |
