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Time Out by: Dave Brubeck Quartet CD-Charts Price: £6.99 Prices subject to change. |
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Binding: Audio CD EAN: 5099706512226 Format: Enhanced Label: Sony Jazz Manufacturer: Sony Jazz Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: Sony Jazz Release Date: April 07, 1997 Studio: Sony Jazz Sales Rank: 3318 Disc 1:
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Editorial Review: Amazon.co.uk Review: Boasting the first jazz instrumental to sell a million copies, the Paul Desmond-penned "Take Five", Time Out captures the celebrated jazz quartet at the height of both its popularity and its powers. Recorded in 1959, the album combines superb performances by pianist Brubeck, alto saxophonist Desmond, drummer Joe Morrello and bassist Gene Wright. Along with "Take Five", the album features another one of the group's signature compositions, "Blue Rondo a la Turk". Though influenced by the West Coast-cool school, Brubeck's greatest interest and contribution to jazz was the use of irregular meters in composition, which he did with great flair. Much of the band's appeal is due to Desmond, whose airy tone and fluid attack often carried the band's already strong performances to another level. Together, he and Brubeck proved one of the most potent pairings of the era. --Fred Goodman Description: Second only to Jazz Samba by Stan Getz, as the most commercially successful jazz record of all time (it even contained a single for the pop charts, Paul Desmond's magnificent 'Take Five'), Brubeck brilliantly popularised jazz and offered it as a palatable alternative to Bobby Vee. This album sold by the trunkload and made Brubeck a popular star. Those jazz critics who shunned him for becoming too commercial must eattheir words, as this is a monumental album of the finest modern jazz. 'Blue Rondo A La Turk' and 'Kathy's Waltz' demonstrate this man's graceful, nonchalant class. Customer Reviews
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 Rating:  - Really Superb Brubeck SACDBelow is the review I recently posted on Amazon.com for the Dave Brubeck Take Five SACD. I really felt I should post the reveiw on Amazon.co.uk also, as there appear to be reviews which relate only to the CD release - same story with US Amazon. Surely there must be others out there that could stand up for this superb SACD album??!! Although I'm not what I consider to be a great fan of jazz, I have enjoyed Dave Brubeck's music for quite some time. For the last two and a half years or so, I have bought almost only high resolution music (DVD-A or SACD), and was determined to buy this disc soon. For a short while, several years ago, I owned the standard CD version of this album - until I donated it to my father-in-law. For anyone reading ... Read More: Rating: - Great Memories of ChildhoodMy review title may seem a bit strange but for a child who was born in the late 1950s and whose childhood was mainly in the 1960s these tunes feel as familiar and comfortable as a well worn pair of slippers. I can remember all the tunes being played at some time or other on TV programmes but in particular the track "Take Five" stands out for my generation as it was used for the animated "keep the countryside tidy" campaign. Who cannot forget the startled line only deer running away from a forest fire caused by a carelessly dropped cigarette. The music is of a high standard and although Jazz was always one type of music I could take or leave I have found myself liking more and more as I discovered where many rock groups derived their influences ... Read More: Rating: - The Best Jazz Album Ever?I think this is an excellent album. It experiments, but still sounds totally commercial and melodic. The different time signatures give the album a unique element that other bands of the era couldn't grasp. All of the playing is tuneful and tastefully done; you'll definitely be humming the melodies for days afterwards. The standout track is obviously 'take five', which incorporates an infectious saxophone riff, plodding piano and a simple but very effective drum solo. This should be in every Jazz collection full stop. And if the word Jazz normally scares you off, don't worry, this is the creme de la creme, its definitely worth the money if your looking for something different to contemporary music. Rating: - Songs that made him famousThis is perhaps Dave Brubeck's most famous album, though not necessarily his best. These are the studio recordings that launched the quartet's most famous phase and established their international reputation. Strictly speaking this record should be called, the songs that made him famous. Modern jazz of a more commercial flavour was frowned on when this work saw the light of day and Brubeck was suitably admonished. Brubeck may have his faults but like Picasso he managed to turn them to his advantage. This recording will live in the annals of history with "Take Five" appearing in the pop charts and establishing the quartet's manifesto. The performances here are laid back and ultra cool, for more atomic renderings of the quartet's immortal repertoire try "The ... Read More: Rating: - Listening to this on the way to hear Dave Brubeck last nightDave Brubeck was in Houston for a concert last night, and we were listening to this album on the way there. A classic album, a classic artist. Though there was no Paul Desmond at the concert, it was fantastic to finally get to hear Dave in person. It's hard to pick a favorite tune from this album, as they are all wonderful to listen to. "Take Five", the main hit from this album, sounds great on this remastered version, and it sounded amazing as his 85 year old hands tickled the ivories at the concert. Bobby Militello filled in well and amply for Paul Desmond on sax at the performance, by the way. In addition to "Take Five" and "Blue Rondo A La Turk", I also enjoy "Kathy's Waltz" and "Everybody's Jumpin'", with the Sax lead opening ... Read More: |
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