description Time Out – Dave Brubeck Quartet Overview
The Dave Brubeck Quartet’s “Time Out” (1959) is a landmark jazz album celebrated for its innovative use of unconventional time signatures. Primarily employing 9/8 and 5/4 rhythms across several tracks, it challenged conventional jazz norms. This work proved influential on later experimental music and remains notable for its harmonic richness and complex arrangements. It’s particularly appreciated by listeners interested in cool jazz, modern jazz, or those exploring musical experimentation.
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What unusual time signatures are featured on Dave Brubeck's Time Out?
The album's two most famous tracks use non-standard meters: 'Take Five' is in 5/4 time and 'Blue Rondo à la Turk' cycles through 9/8 with an irregular subdivision of 2+2+2+3. These were radical departures from the standard 4/4 swing feel that dominated late-1950s jazz.
Who wrote 'Take Five' for the Dave Brubeck Quartet?
'Take Five' was composed by alto saxophonist Paul Desmond, not Brubeck, and it became one of the best-selling jazz singles of all time. Desmond famously described his ideal sound as akin to 'a dry martini' and bequeathed his royalties to the American Red Cross.
When was Time Out recorded and released?
Time Out was recorded in 1959 at Columbia Records' 30th Street Studio in New York City and released the same year on Columbia. It was reportedly the first jazz album to sell over one million copies.
Who were the members of the Dave Brubeck Quartet on Time Out?
The classic lineup featured Dave Brubeck on piano, Paul Desmond on alto saxophone, Eugene Wright on bass, and Joe Morello on drums. Morello's command of odd time signatures was essential to the album's concept.
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