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Jazz Casual: Dave Brubeck
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On October 17, 1961, the popular and pioneering pianist-composer Dave Brubeck performed on Ralph Gleason's Jazz Casual, the television show that showcased some of the finest jazz artists in a half-hour of no-frills performance and conversation. Backed by the Lester Young-influenced alto saxophonist Paul Desmond, bassist Eugene Wright and drummer Joe Morello, Brubeck and his combo perform some of their odd-metered hits. Desmond's dancing ditty, "Take Five" is rendered in a faster tempo than the studio version. Brubeck's ragtime-flavoured "(It's a) Raggy Waltz," highlights his percussive piano lines, while "Castillian Blues" and the Turkish strains of "Blue Rondo a la Turk" reveal his multicultural, compositional genius. Gleason, the show's creator and host, was a well-respected, San Francisco-based jazz critic and author. He remarks during the show that Dave Brubeck was "a provocative, experimental, and interesting musician." That statement is still true today.
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The Dave Brubeck Quartet - Time Out
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The Dave Brubeck Quartet's "Time Out" is a jazz classic that broke new ground with its inventive use of unusual time signatures and masterful compositions. Released in 1959, the album features the iconic "Take Five" and "Blue Rondo à la Turk," which showcase Brubeck's innovative approach to rhythm and melody. In surround sound, Time Out becomes an immersive experience, allowing each instrument—Brubeck's piano, Paul Desmond's saxophone, Eugene Wright's bass, and Joe Morello's drums—to occupy distinct spaces, drawing listeners into the quartet's intricate interplay. Surround sound amplifies the dynamism and warmth of this timeless album, giving a fresh perspective on its groundbreaking artistry.
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Jazz Casual
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Jazz Casual

Aug 21, 1968
Jazz Casual was an occasional series on jazz music on National Educational Television, the predecessor to the Public Broadcasting Service. The show was produced by Richard Moore and KQED of San Francisco, California. Episodes ran for 30 minutes. It ran from 1961 to 1968 and was hosted by jazz critic Ralph Gleason. The series had a pilot program in 1960, however the episode has been destroyed. 31 episodes were broadcast; 28 episodes survive. Most episodes included short interviews with the group leaders.
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