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Ken Burns Jazz (The Definitive Dave Brubeck) is a compilation album of American jazz pianist and composer Dave Brubeck's most influential and popular works. The album was released in 2000 by Legacy Recordings as part of the Ken Burns Jazz series, which was a collaboration between jazz historian and filmmaker Ken Burns and Columbia Records.
The album features tracks that were hand-picked by Brubeck himself and includes some of his most famous compositions, including "Take Five," "Blue Rondo à la Turk," and "In Your Own Sweet Way." The album also includes collaborations with other jazz legends such as Paul Desmond, Gerry Mulligan, and Jimmy Rushing.
The album is a great representation of Brubeck's unique style, which blends elements of classical music with jazz, as well as his use of unusual time signatures and polyrhythms. Brubeck was known for pushing the boundaries of jazz and his innovative approach to improvisation, which is showcased throughout the album.
In addition to the music, the album includes liner notes and photographs that provide context and insight into Brubeck's life and career. Overall, "Ken Burns Jazz (The Definitive Dave Brubeck)" is an essential album for fans of jazz and an excellent introduction to one of the genre's most iconic and innovative figures.
Tracklist
1 | The Dave Brubeck Quartet | Perdido | 7:48 |
2 | The Dave Brubeck Quartet | Le Souk | 4:36 |
3 | The Dave Brubeck Quartet | Audrey | 3:33 |
4 | The Dave Brubeck Quartet | The Duke | 2:46 |
5 | The Dave Brubeck Quartet | In Your Own Sweet Way | 8:40 |
6 | The Dave Brubeck Quartet | Blue Rondo A La Turk | 6:42 |
7 | The Dave Brubeck Quartet | Strange Meadow Lark | 7:22 |
8 | The Dave Brubeck Quartet | Take Five | 5:22 |
9 | The Dave Brubeck Quartet | Allegro Blues | 5:33 |
10 | Dave Brubeck | The Real Ambassador | 3:07 |
11 | The Dave Brubeck Quartet | Koto Song | 3:05 |
12 | The Dave Brubeck Quartet | I Get A Kick Out Of You | 5:16 |
13 | The Dave Brubeck Trio With Gerry Mulligan | Sapito | 3:09 |
14 | Two Generations Of Brubeck | Mr. Broadway | 2:44 |
15 | Dave Brubeck | Star Dust | 5:23 |