Best Of Brubeck (1979-2004)

Dave Brubeck

Best Of Brubeck 1979 2004

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RELEASE DATE: 12 Sep 2006

CCD2-30075-2

LABEL: CONCORD JAZZ

GENRE: JAZZ

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.

Featuring: Bobby Militello, alto saxophone; Jack Six, bass (#1-4, 10); Alec Dankworth, bass (#5,6); Michael Moore, bass (#7-9); Randy Jones, drums

*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 ).


TRACKLISTING

DISC ONE

  • 1. Yesterdays (Live)
  • 2. Symphony
  • 3. Koto Song (Live)
  • 4. Black And Blue (Live)
  • 5. Big Bad Basie (Live)
  • 6. Reflections Of You
  • 7. Blue Lake Tahoe
  • 8. Dizzy's Dream
  • 9. St. Louis Blues (Live)
  • 10. Take Five (Live)

DISC TWO

  • 1. Cherokee (Live)
  • 2. Fourth of July
  • 3. The Things You Never Remember
  • 4. Waltzing
  • 5. I Got Rhythm (Live)
  • 6. Day After Day (Live)
  • 7. Love For Sale (Live)
  • 8. Cassandra
  • 9. Forty Days
  • 10. River Stay 'Way From My Door (Live)

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