Jazz great Dave Brubeck dies

Yahoo News ^ | 12/05/12 | Yahoo News Staff

[AngelesCrestHighway]

Pioneering jazz composer and pianist Dave Brubeck has died. Russell Gloyd, Brubeck's manager, says he died Wednesday morning of heart failure, after being stricken while on his way to a cardiology appointment with his son. He would have turned 92 on Thursday. The Dave Brubeck Quartet's pieces such as "Take Five" caught listeners' ears with exotic, challenging rhythms and became enduring standards. In 1954 he was the first modern jazz musician to be pictured on the cover of Time magazine. The quartet's 1959 album "Time Out" was the first ever million-selling jazz LP. "Take Five," a cut from that album by saxophonist Paul Desmond, became the group's signature theme.

[trisham]

I saw him play a couple of times. Wonderful!

Rest in peace, Dave.

[rockinqsranch]

Such memories!. RIP Mr. Bruebeck.

[Finny]

Heaven just got a little jazzier. :^( He and Paul Desmond haven't jammed since the mid '70s.

[golux]

Jazz greats never die. They just take five.

[Hillarys Gate Cult]

RIP Mr.Brubeck.

Don’t listen to many instrumentals but recognized Take Five with the first few notes.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faJE92phKzI

[Roccus]

Take Five video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1S_vA0ougg

[fish hawk]

RIP Dave. Lucky to see your concert here on Maui several years ago.

[miss marmelstein]

Aw. Dave takes five! RIP - I loved your music.

[AngelesCrestHighway]

[rockinqsranch]

Spelling: That would be Brubeck, NOT Bruebeck. Sorry ‘bout that. I have bandages on my fingers....cats. Makes typing a bit of a challenge.

[ClearCase_guy]

I'm not a huge jazz guy. When I saw the headline, I was amazed that he was still alive. I mean "Sing, Sing, Sing" came out in 1936, right? Then I slap myself in the head and realize I'm thinking of Benny Goodman.

I actually own "Time Out" -- I like Brubeck's stuff and I'm embarassed I confused him with another jazz great.

RIP

[GeorgeTex]

Went to school with his son, Matthew. He came to the school one day unannounced to play with Matthew and his older brothers. Made me a jazz lover on the spot.
RIP, Dave.

[Maceman]

One of my all-time favorite Brubeck recordings -- a live performance with the Dave Brubeck Quartet doing an extended version of one of his greatest hits.

Alto sax player Paul Desmond displays his witty brilliance on an extended blues solo, and Drummer Joe Morello turns in an amazing performance.

Blue Rondo a la Turk (concert performance)

[AngelesCrestHighway]

Some songs take awhile to recognize when you hear them but Take Five was not among them...

[trisham]

:)

[stephenjohnbanker]

BUMP to a great talent!

[wizr]

Sir, take all the time you like. You brought joy to millions of music fans. May God bless and keep you close.

I can only imagine all the wonderful music, being played perfectly, up there.

[trisham]

A brilliant and very nice man. He loved what he did, and it showed.

[spel_grammer_an_punct_polise]

Yes, ‘Take Five’ was his signature song but I always liked ‘Blue Rondo A La Turk’ as opposed to ‘Take Five’.

[AngelesCrestHighway]

[X-spurt]

Almost and sometimes the first note. It was so unique and recognizable.

Happy to hear Dave made it to 92. Hope he passed easily.

[blueunicorn6]

Just heard TAKE FIVE this morning.

[Utah Binger]

My favorite as well. Just posted it on Facebook for my kids as they got to hear that album almost every day.

When I was a kid of 19 living in Copenhagen in 1961 I went to the American Embassy Library and checked out "Time Out" repeatedly.

Also the fun part of getting the "Voice of America" hosted by Willis Conover was that the Soviets blocked every program. But at precisely at 10:00 pm VOA Jazz Hour came on. All blocking ended and the jazz came in clearly. I think Jazz played a huge role for freedom.

[P from Sheb]

Last week’s Office (something to the affect of):

Angela: “That’s the stupidest thing in the world”.
Dwight:”No. The stupidest thing in the world is jazz.”
Angela (breaking down) exclaiming: “Why can’t they just play the right notes?!?”

Tears

[bigbob]

A sad loss of a talent that defined a genre of music. RIP Mr. Brubeck with out thanks.

For those who are’t jazz fans, just go on Youtube and play anything from “Dave Brubecks Christmas”, you will be rewarded.

[bigbob]

“our” thanks, jeez fingers...

[VanDeKoik]

Just more $hitty news today...

[TangoLimaSierra]

I’ve had “Take Five” as my ringtone for quite a while now. Sometimes I groove a little before I answer.

[melsec]

I thought Dave was going to live on long enough to accompany the Last Trump - syncopated Hebrew Jazz in a minor key.

It would have confounded anyone but true believers.

God Bless you Dave

Mel

[left that other site]

I love his music.
RIP to one of the GREATS.

[equaviator]

I knew of Brubeck’s Take Five but when I heard George Benson’s version...WOW!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhSBK8VaLss

[spel_grammer_an_punct_polise]

Thank you for the image. :-)

[wolficatZ]

Stuned.

RIP Dave, thanks for the great sounds.

[trisham]

I think Dave would have appreciated that. :)

[spel_grammer_an_punct_polise]

Thank you for that song. I have saved it.

[Donkey Odious]

“Take Five”. A timeless tune from a great man. Gonna miss you, Mr. Brubeck. Thanks for all joy you brought into this world.

[Clock King]

RIP, Dave Brubeck. He turned me onto jazz as a child with “Take Five”. I used to play it over and over...

[Olog-hai]

Salute in 5/4 time. RIP Mr. Brubeck.

[vette6387]

“I saw him play a couple of times. Wonderful!”

Me too! He started playing at hotels in his home town of Concord, CA. Then moved on to San Francisco.

[EveningStar]

ping

[Zionist Conspirator]

Believe it or not, I used to DJ at a college radio station with a mostly-jazz format. Take 5 was one of my favorites.

[RobertClark]

Such a loss. I’ve enjoyed Brubeck’s music my entire life. He was blessed with a full life.

[spel_grammer_an_punct_polise]

This is simply beautiful!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBoWPijGH5M

[AngelesCrestHighway]

[clintonh8r]

DB was a genius. He had a long and wonderful life.

Thanks for the music....

[spel_grammer_an_punct_polise]

Ping

[Sergio]

home listening bkmk

[DemforBush]

Brubeck, among his many other greats, recorded one of the greatest tv show themesongs of all time. Here’s the theme from the excellent (if sadly short-lived) show Mr. Broadway:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nZxWo1nEEM

[Hotlanta Mike]

Videos at this link

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-20609327