[mrwinick]

I have Time Out, Time Further Out, and Jazz at Oberlin. What else should I own?

 

[Jubei]

I quite like Brubeck Time and Jazz Impressions of Japan.

 

[jaduffy007]

Dave Brubeck Quartet at Carnegie Hall is outstanding. Jazz at the College of the Pacific too.

 

[bigshot]

There are a couple of Brubeck/Desmond DVDs out. Netflix 'em!

See ya
Steve

 

[clarke68]

All the Things We Are is an interesting disc, with Lee Konitz and Anthony Braxton on alto sax (playing very straight here in comparison to, well, just about everything he's ever recorded).

Still, the highlight of the disc is probably the 20+ minute "Jimmy Van Heusen Medley" Brubeck takes with his trio, which features some hard-swinging stride piano (among other styles).

 

[zenaphile]

Jazz Impressions of New York is one of my favorites (after Time Out etc.)

Anyone see Brubeck and/or quartet live? Great evenings!

 

[SR-71Panorama]

No matter what you do, be sure to include Carnegie Hall. Its awesome.

 

[mrwinick]

Thank you everyone. I am going to order a bunch of these later today.

 

[ken36]

I've had a love/hate tussle with Time Out, my entire adult life.

 

[mrwinick]

I'm listening to Live at Carnegie Hall right now. Wow. What fantastic music. This will be at the top of the rotation for a while. I'm clearly going to need more Brukeck.

 

[BigEat]

For a good experience with Brubeck himself (not his band), I would recommend Indian Summer. It just came out last Fall. Even at 80, the guy can still play. Very refined.

Also, if you are interested in Brubeck generally, check out the recent article in the January edition of Downbeat.

 

[jaduffy007]

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Originally Posted by mrwinick /img/forum/go_quote.gif I'm listening to Live at Carnegie Hall right now. Wow. What fantastic music. This will be at the top of the rotation for a while. I'm clearly going to need more Brukeck.

Glad to hear you're enjoying "Carnegie". Paul Desmond's playing and the improvisation (versus the recording studio rehearsed vibe) makes that recording really shine imo.

If you want more Brubeck...don't forget "Jazz at the College of the Pacific". Warning: The recording is quite recessed and not the best quality. But..the playing is solid.

Plus...you might enjoy Paul Desmond as a leader:
"Take Ten"
"The Paul Desmond Quartet Live"

 

[anoobis]

Thread bump!

 I'm hoping the afficionados can help me out here. After recently watching the documentary 'In His Own Sweet Way,' I want to get a CD or two. I have Time Out/In and am tempted by Live at Carnegie. The box set 'Kind Of Brubeck,' looks good value. I'm sure it's just a collection of available CDs but does anyone have an insight into the quality of the recording and music? Is it a worthy buy?

The only review I've seen criticised it for having too many early recordings (? maybe meaning mono or unbalanced stereo) and for containing too many solos (i.e. no trio/quartet). I'm hoping for a better steer!

 

[LFF]

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I have Time Out, Time Further Out, and Jazz at Oberlin. What else should I own?

You need Time Out in mono.
 
Aside from that one, I would highly recommend the following:
 
Dave Brubeck - Brubeck & Rushing
Dave Brubeck Quartet - Near-Myth With Bill Smith

 

[salannelson]

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You need Time Out in mono.

Why?