The genius of the Dave Brubeck Band
How they modestly revolutionized jazz
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Brubeck and his band created one of the most popular jazz albums of all time “Take Five” which makes it easy to overlook the band’s revolutionary nature.
This a short, but deep dive into the geniuses who made up this band and what they contributed to the evolution of jazz.
Personnel:
Dave Brubeck, piano and leader
Paul Desmond, alto saxophone
Eugene Wright, bass
Joe Morello, drums
Blue Rondo à la Turk”
– Ken McCarthy
Ella Fitzgerald