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Dave Brubeck was an American jazz pianist and composer whose quartet popularized unusual meters with the 1959 album Time Out.
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Why is Dave Brubeck's Time Out such a famous jazz album?
Time Out, released in 1959 by the Dave Brubeck Quartet, made unusual meters feel catchy rather than academic. Its best-known track, "Take Five," is in 5/4 and features alto saxophonist Paul Desmond.
Did Dave Brubeck write "Take Five"?
No, "Take Five" was composed by Paul Desmond, the alto saxophonist in Brubeck's quartet. Brubeck did write other Time Out pieces, including "Blue Rondo a la Turk," which uses a 9/8 rhythmic pattern.
Who played in the classic Dave Brubeck Quartet?
The classic Time Out lineup was Dave Brubeck on piano, Paul Desmond on alto saxophone, Eugene Wright on bass, and Joe Morello on drums. That group made the 1959 Columbia album that became Brubeck's signature record.
What should I listen to after Dave Brubeck's Time Out?
A natural next step is Time Further Out, Brubeck's 1961 follow-up that kept exploring odd meters. You can also hear Brubeck's more lyrical side on "The Duke," his tribute to Duke Ellington.
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