![]() This is jazz, after all, where improvisation reigns. The group won’t play “Time Out” straight through for Thursday’s concert and the songs they do won’t be like any album recording heard before. ![]() ![]() “We’re keeping his music alive in a way that would greatly please him, and it’s not a stretch because we kept it alive playing it when he was alive.” ![]() “We’re intertwined with Dave Brubeck’s musical legacy,” said Chris. One of those was Turkey, where street musicians playing in 9/8 time inspired “Blue Rondo à la Turk.” Next year, the Brubeck Brothers Quartet will tour to honor Dave’s centennial. The historical event was set up by the Eisenhower administration to broadcast over the Iron Curtain as musicians traveled to 14 countries, performing 80 concerts over 90 days. 2018’s “Timeline” was a similar tribute, focusing on the 60th anniversary of Dave’s 1958 Department of State sponsored tour. In 2012 the group came out with “Lifetimes,” which contained reimagined Dave Brubeck Quartet songs. It wasn’t until Dave was in his 90s that DeMicco and Lamb suggested honoring his repertoire. He’d still compose songs for people like rhythm and blues performers Patti LaBelle and Bobby Womack, but his life had solidly returned to one of jazz.Įventually, as tastes and genres changed over time and members bounced around bands, Dan and DeMicco left their jazz fusion group Digital Dolphins to play with Chris, forming the Brubeck Brothers Quartet and releasing their first album in 2001.īecause their quartet would occasionally be booked at the same festivals as their father, the bands first three records were purposefully all original music. & the M.G.’s and appearing in “The Blues Brothers” film, produced the album, yet Chris said that due to issues with Columbia a second album never saw the light even though it was completed.Īt that point Dave invited his son to play jazz with his quartet and Chris didn’t look back. Steve Cropper, known for his work with Book T. He formed the funk band Sky King and they released their one and only album, “Secret Sauce,” on Columbia Records in 1975. But then he discovered The Beatles, which led him to other classic rock artists such as Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton. I go, ‘Oh my God! My dad must be somebody! He’s on a jukebox!’”īecause he was immersed in jazz at such a young age, Chris initially thought early rock ‘n’ roll was “stupid” due to its musical simplicity. “And there was like ‘Take Five,’ ‘Blue Rondo à la Turk,’ by the Dave Brubeck Quartet. “You might get a ‘Hard Days Night’ or ‘Good Vibrations’ or whatever,” Chris said. They were constantly surrounded by Dave’s fellow band members like drummer Joe Morello and alto saxophonist Paul Desmond but - comparing it to baseball player Willie Mays’ family being around teammate Willie McCovey - he wasn’t starstruck by his “honorary uncles.” When he was gone, the only music being made in our house was my older brothers and myself and my younger brother Dan playing.” Naturally, music was common in the household, but “there may have been less music than a lot of people presume,” said Chris, “in the sense that my father was on tour all the time. His father’s quartet is famous for the 1959 album “Time Out,” which contains influential jazz standards such as “Take Five” and “Blue Rondo à la Turk.” Now, to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the record, multi-instrumentalist Chris, his drummer brother Dan Brubeck, guitarist Mike DeMicco and pianist Chuck Lamb - known as the Brubeck Brothers Quartet - are performing at the Riverwalk Center. It’s a difficult genre to escape as one of jazz legend Dave Brubeck’s six children. Visit to purchase.īRECKENRIDGE - Jazz is in Chris Brubeck’s blood. and the show begins at 7:30 on Thursday, July 11 It is always a pleasure to work with you.When: Doors open at 7 p.m. You have been a big part of making our volunteers feel celebrated and appreciated. It created a relaxed atmosphere for the University's volunteers. "Thank you for helping to make the Vice-Chancellor's Volunteer Recognition event a success. She is also able to learn your favourite pieces, to create a truly individual program. Katie has a portfolio of pieces you can choose from, or she can design a musical accompaniment that perfectly complements the tone of your event. As a classical guitarist, Katie has performed as a soloist for events at Sydney University, Barangaroo, The Royal Automobile Club, the Shangri-La Hotel and many private functions. Book classical guitar for tasteful background music at weddings, birthdays, corporate and special events. Katie is an experienced performer, with the skills to design a musical accompaniment that perfectly complements your event. Create an elegant atmosphere for your next event, with beautiful classical guitar music.
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