This concert performance from Hannover was recorded on February 28th 1958 when the pianist was touring as "Jazz Ambassador" on a number of American foreign ministry sponsored dates in Europe, India and the Middle East. Here an enthusiastic audience is treated to a set largely made up of material from the "Great American Songbook" but one which avoids the obvious hits and evergreens of the time. The original compositions that were performed, however, included "Drums Along the Thames", "One Moment Worth Years", a collaboration with Brubeck's wife, Iola, and "The Duke" an Ellington homage also recorded by Miles Davis.
Personnel:
Dave Brubeck - piano
Paul Desmond - alto saxophone
Gene Wright - bass
Joe Morello - drums |
