Wednesday 5 December 2012

TIME UP

Dave Brubeck's seminal album wasn't the first jazz that attracted me; even by the time this music hit the world, I was hooked.  But, whilst other performers and composers have come and gone, there's no denying that I still listen to Brubeck.  I expect there will be other more fitting tributes, but I should like to have this recording on my blog as a small symbol of my respect.  And Joe Morello's laugh at the end, as he manages to get though the tricky 7/4 time signature, sums up my feelings as I listen to the music.  Thanks, Dave.



14 comments:

  1. I have what you'd call a very eclectic taste in music, it covers a very broad spectrum. While I have dabbled with the jazz genre I certainly wouldn't say I'm a fan. I am familiar with some of Brubeck's work, and I certainly know this track.

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    1. Once we stop going regularly with friends to places that play 'popular' music, I think we all develop eclectic tastes. I think mood, place and company are what make music most enjoyable. That includes driving one's car alone on a long journey. Jazz always seems to me to fit well with eating or relaxing after a meal in a small place full of people chatting. I don't go to those places enough these days!

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    2. There are certain areas of jazz I'm more tuned into. What's known as 'fusion', the likes of Soft Machine, and Joe Zawinul's Weather Report, are ones I'm really into.

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    3. I had heard the name Weather Report, but never to my knowledge heard any of their music. So I have now listened to a few tracks. I can see why you would like them, Mitch. But not for me I'm afraid. Soft Machine are better, but verge on the self-indulgent. If you have time they are worth listening to though.

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  2. Being married to a "jazzer" for the past 44 years, I am an authority on jazz, be-bop, Brubeck, Coltrane, Adderly, Davis etc. etc. with not even actually being on the scene myself. Of course, I like it, but when it's my background music two-thirds of the day, you get to know them all. Hubbie still plays as a golden oldie, the band is average age about 72 years, but all from the good old 50's-60's days of jazz. RIP Brubeck, one of the best, there are unfortunately not many still around.

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    1. Rather good if you can analyse the music and know what it's about, Pat. I'm more of a half-listen sort of person and just tune out the tracks I don't instantly like. A friend tried to turn me on to the finer points or Coltrane and Adderley once, but I just liked or disliked certain tunes. I get the impression you'd like to hear some other music sometimes . . .

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  3. I listen to everything. A jazzer as a husband, an austistic son who has over a thousand CD's with the complete works of the Beatles, Stones, The Who, Pink Floyd etc. and a recognised authority on who recorded what and when, complete with detailed members of the band at the time. A 38 year old son who discovered the first Nirvana record with the baby on the jacket before I realised it was a pop group and not and state of LSD relaxation. My favourite - Paolo Conte (have all of his records - an Italian singer).

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    1. I have a friend who is the same as your son with Coltrane and some others. I am always so impressed when I hear of people that can keep all that info. He also has good taste!

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  4. I love Unsquare Dance - it's my favourite Dave Brubeck track and yes I love the laugh at the end. I was first introduced to the pictured album in the first year at Uni twenty squillion years ago... loved it ever since - Blue Rondo is another favourite

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    1. I nearly posted Blue Rondo instead (my other favourite). But the laugh did it.

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  5. I don't believe I have ever heard Unsquare Dance ... I'm more of a Bix Beiderbecke man personally.

    I did hear the announcement of his death the day before his 92nd birthday though and thought how his name took me back to the 60s when I was just getting into Bob Dylan.

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    1. I think Beiderbecke was even before Ian's Uni years, Charlie. I prefer Jelly Roll Morton from that era.

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  6. He died on the way to see his cardiologist !

    Lesson for us all - stay away from doctors!

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