Time OutTakes by The Dave Brubeck Quartet
Previously Unreleased Takes from the Original 1959 Sessions
Time OutTakes, the first release from the new Brubeck Editions label, will be available on December 4, 2020 in time for Dave Brubeck's 100th birthday on December 6th.
While researching books written to celebrate jazz legend Dave Brubeck's Centennial, a fascinating discovery was made; there were brilliant alternate takes for most of the tunes released on Time Out, the first jazz LP to sell over a million copies. So the Brubeck family found those tapes and created this first release on their new family label, Brubeck Editions.
Even alto saxophonist, Paul Desmond, had not yet settled on a consistent melody. Brubeck was playing the famous piano vamp in order to hold the piece together along with the glue provided by Gene Wright on bass. It was supposed to simply be a tune that would feature the drums. This version from Time OutTakes explodes with one hell of a drum solo, longer than the original hit single, proving why Joe was considered one of the very best drummers in jazz.
Tracklist
| 1. | Blue Rondo à la Turk | 8:54 |
| 2. | Strange Meadowlark | 7:12 |
| 3. | Take Five | 5:49 |
| 4. | Three To Get Ready | 4:58 |
| 5. | Cathy's Waltz | 4:39 |
| 6. | I'm In A Dancing Mood | 3:15 |
| 7. | Watusi Jam | 4:33 |
| 8. | Band Banter from the 1959 Recording Sessions | 4:36 |
Credits
Dave Brubeck, piano
Paul Desmond, alto saxophone
Eugene Wright, bass
Joe Morello, drums
Executive Producers: Kabir Sehgal, Chris Brubeck, Tish Brubeck, Brubeck Editions
Compilation Producers: Kabir Sehgal, Douglas Brinkley, Dan Brubeck
Restoration Engineer: Scott Petito, NRS Studios, Catskill, NY
Mastering Engineer: Oscar Autie, El Cerrito Studio, El Cerrito, CA
Liner Notes: Douglas Brinkley, Kabir Sehgal, Chris Brubeck, Brubeck Familly
Art Design: Katia Michalopoulos
Art Direction: Katia Michalopoulos & Tish Brubeck
The 1959 sessions were produced by Teo Macero and engineered by Fred Plaut
©℗ 2020 Brubeck Editions under exclusive license from Derry Music Company. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication is a violation of applicable laws. Printed and manufactures in the USA.
