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 | Title : Time Out
Author : Brubeck, Dave
Release Date : 19970325
Binding : Audio CD
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Editorial Reviews :
Boasting the first jazz instrumental to sell a million copies, the Paul Desmond-penned 'Take Five,' Time Out captures the celebrated jazz quartet at the height of both its popularity and its powers. Recorded in 1959, the album combines superb performances by pianist Brubeck, alto saxophonist Desmond, drummer Joe Morrello and bassist Gene Wright. Along with 'Take Five,' the album features another one of the group's signature compositions, 'Blue Rondo a la Turk.' Though influenced by the West Coast-cool school, Brubeck's greatest interest and contribution to jazz was the use of irregular meters in composition, which he did with great flair. Much of the band's appeal is due to Desmond, whose airy tone and fluid attack often carried the band's already strong performances to another level. Together, he and Brubeck proved one of the most potent pairings of the era.
Buyer Reviews :
Widely regarded as the Brubeck quartet's pinnacle, Time Out began as an experimental album, featuring odd time signatures, but yielded two instant classics -- Blue Rondo' and Take Five -- complemented with other selections that are just as satisfying. Brubeck's piano and Wright's bass set the tempo so effectively that the listener is left to wonder why 5/4, 9/8 and other non-standard meters had been ignored for so long. It never gets old, and there is not a bad track among them. In fact, while 'Take Five' is something of a legendary performance, it is remarkable that everything before and after more than holds its own.
As another reviewer has noted, Time Out is accessible music. Desmond's sax never overpowers, and Brubeck is at once creative and technically impressive. Time Out works well as a complete experience, so that you will want to listen through to the excellent last track and appreciate it as a whole. The recording quality and liner notes are typical Columbia -- which is to say first rate.
In this case, the 'essential recording' label is spot on. If you have even a passing interest in jazz, this belongs in your collection.
(by Jon Warshawsky)
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