{"product_id":"dave-brubeck-take-five","title":"Dave Brubeck – Take Five","description":"\u003ch4 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eDave Brubeck – Take Five\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fantastic collection of some of Dave Brubeck's most recognisable recordings, \u003cem\u003eTake Five\u003c\/em\u003e brings together sophisticated cool jazz, inventive rhythms, swinging arrangements, and some of the most enduring compositions associated with Brubeck and his legendary quartet. Featuring the iconic Take Five, alongside Blue Rondo À La Turk, Unsquare Dance, and The Duke, this is an excellent introduction to one of the most influential jazz pianists of the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDave Brubeck rose to prominence through the Dave Brubeck Quartet, whose innovative approach to rhythm and time signatures helped bring modern jazz to a huge mainstream audience. Much of the group's most celebrated work came through their partnership with saxophonist Paul Desmond, whose cool, lyrical alto saxophone style provided the perfect counterpoint to Brubeck's rhythmic experimentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe title track, Take Five, is perhaps the most famous piece in the Brubeck catalogue. Written by Paul Desmond and first recorded by the Dave Brubeck Quartet in 1959, the composition became a landmark jazz recording thanks to its unusual 5\/4 time signature, sophisticated melody, and unforgettable saxophone solo. It subsequently became one of the best-selling jazz singles of all time and remains an essential piece of the jazz canon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlongside \u003cem\u003eTake Five\u003c\/em\u003e, the album features a strong selection of Brubeck favourites. Bossa Nova USA explores the Brazilian-inspired rhythms that became increasingly popular in American jazz during the early 1960s, while Unsquare Dance demonstrates Brubeck's fascination with unusual meters in a remarkably catchy and accessible format. Some Day My Prince Will Come and I'm In A Dancing Mood showcase the quartet's more melodic side, while The Duke pays tribute to another giant of jazz, Duke Ellington.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSide B continues with It's A Raggy Waltz, the sophisticated Blue Rondo À La Turk, and Kathy's Waltz, before moving through the swinging Trolley Song, My Favourite Things, and the rhythmically adventurous Castilian Drums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor fans of Dave Brubeck, Paul Desmond, cool jazz, classic jazz, bebop and piano jazz, \u003cem\u003eTake Five\u003c\/em\u003e is a highly enjoyable addition to any vinyl collection. With its combination of accessible melodies and adventurous rhythmic ideas, it demonstrates exactly why Brubeck's music continues to attract new generations of jazz listeners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTracklist\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake Five — 5:25\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBossa Nova USA — 2:24\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnsquare Dance — 2:02\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome Day My Prince Will Come — 6:22\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI'm In A Dancing Mood — 2:59\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Duke — 6:20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide B\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt's A Raggy Waltz — 5:15\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue Rondo À La Turk — 6:45\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKathy's Waltz — 4:50\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrolley Song — 3:04\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMy Favourite Things — 2:53\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCastilian Drums — 4:40\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-DHuW1h1wHw?si=Impq2b3fXxdRzElf\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CBS Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55208221442390,"sku":"CBS 31769","price":8.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/1013\/7686\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_9061a491-3cca-4666-9788-c664ea6604ea.jpg?v=1788520004","url":"https:\/\/www.sounds-grounds.co.uk\/products\/dave-brubeck-take-five","provider":"Sounds + Grounds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}