JazzBrubeck Brothers Honor Their Father's 1958 Eurasian Tour With New CDAugust 9, 2018 | Paul ConleyA year before the Dave Brubeck Quartet’s famous album Time Out was released with its now classic tunes "Take Five" and "Blue Rondo a la Turk," the group toured Eurasia, which profoundly affected Dave, international audiences and two of his sons. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
JazzHighlights Worth Hearing From The Excellence In Jazz ArchivesApril 30, 2018In celebration of International Jazz Day on April 30, we've plumbed the Excellence In Jazz archives for highlights from features we've done over the years, from interviews with Jimmy Smith and Joey Alexander to the story behind "Take Five."
JazzJoe Gilman Deconstructs Dave Brubeck's Explorations In TimeApril 14, 2017 | Paul ConleyThis weekend the Joe Gilman Quartet will commemorate jazz great Dave Brubeck's famous recording "Time Out" with a concert featuring all of the selections that appeared on the groundbreaking album. Gilman helps explain what made the record so unique. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
JazzDave Brubeck: A Famous Jazz Dad Who Never Lost His Family FocusJune 15, 2014 | Paul ConleyFamed jazz pianist and composer Dave Brubeck accomplished a great deal during his long and productive career. But one of the jobs he cherished most was being a dad.