Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Dave Brubeck, RIP

The wonderful jazz artist Dave Brubeck died today at 91.  He and his tenor saxaphonist, Paul Desmond, were/are my favorite musicians. "Take Five" is their signature piece, and is my favorite piece of music of all time.  Here it is:

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

Dave Brubeck - Take Five - 1966

 
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1966 in Germany

Dave Brubeck - piano
Paul Desmond - alto sax
Eugene Wright - bass
Joe Morello - drums
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