Dave Brubeck died of heart failure today, in Norwalk, Connecticut, one day before his 92nd birthday. The birthday party that was planned for him tomorrow has been turned into a memorial instead.
Take Five, Dave. You've earned it.
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Take Five, Dave...
Dave Brubeck died of heart failure today, in Norwalk, Connecticut, one day before his 92nd birthday. The birthday party that was planned for him tomorrow has been turned into a memorial instead.
Take Five, Dave. You've earned it.
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The Golden Age of Jazz is just a memory, but its discovery will stay fresh until the day we die. The music is in our bones.
A true classic.
Sad to learn of his passing but his music will live on. Immortal.
I seriously don't think you ever left that land of cool Jo.
My musical interest was also shocked into existence by Dave Brubeck and his music. I too posted on his passing and on his music today.
I remember my mum playing it when I was little and loving it. The cover brings back good memories too.
Excellent obit in today's SF Chronicle. (http://www.sfgate.com/music/article/Dave-Brubeck-jazz-giant-dies-at-91-4094460.php) . Stuff I didn't know: Dave Brubeck was born in Concord in the East Bay, was the first modern jazz musician to make the cover of Time, and cancelled appearances where band members were unwelcome because of their race. I hadn't listened to "Take Five" for a couple of years; now I can't get it out of my head. RIP.
I saw him perform live in NYC when I was in my late teens and early 20s. The energy in that room (Birdland) was electric and magical.
A true great! How fortunate that we have his recordings.
Very nice tribute to Dave Brubeck. As someone who seems like a kindred spirit, you might enjoy my newest blog post dealing with similar affinities.
http://acqualoreto.blogspot.it/2012/12/its-imagery-stupid.html
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