He didn't always swing, but when he did it was something else! and even when he wasn't swinging it was still something else!
The quartet with Paul Desmond, Gene Wright and Joe Morello was probably the most successful small group in jazz history - Wright (age 89) is now the sole survivor.
The Brubeck legacy is in the hands of his sons Darius, Chris, Dan and Matthew. I had the honour of interviewing Darius two years ago and he told me then that Dave was still giving concerts and playing well.
I guess he was probably the last living jazzman to be known by the general public.
Now he's gone but the music remains. Marian McPartland interviews Dave Brubeck on Piano Jazz. in 1997.
Pete Gilligan brought another one to my attention.
Obituary.
Pete Gilligan brought another one to my attention.
Obituary.
Rest In Peace.
Lance.
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I must retract that last statement as Marian McPartland herself is known throughout America and the world for her Piano Jazz Radio program and is actually 94! I'm sure she won't mind me mentioning it. I'm currently reading a fascinating biography of the lady and Dave Brubeck is frequently mentioned.
On the same day thirty five years ago Roland Kirk died.
Touched by the family response. It confirms what was already apparent from seeing TV interviews etc. - Dave Brubeck was an absolutely lovely, loyal and genuine guy.
Roly
My first ever "modern" gig was Brubeck at Newcastle City Hall. Cheap student seats on the stage and I was mesmerised by Joe Morello
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