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About Dave Brubeck:
In his prime, Dave Brubeck was never known for his delicacy as a pianist--quite the opposite. But it’s that quality that defines “Indian Summer,” a collection of lightly nuanced ballads featuring him alone at his instrument, confronting old age at 86. With its slow-to-leisurely tempos and plainspoken style, this 72-minute effort is best heard in small sections. But there’s no denying the emotion at the heart of tunes like “September Song,” “I’m Alone,” and the title song, or the charm of the subtle stride and blues touches he applies to classics, including “Memories of You” and “Georgia on My Mind.” —Lloyd Sachs
Dave Brubeck, a U.S. jazz pianist is regarded by many as a genius in his field due to the unusual time signatures he uses. Brubeck’s style ranges from refined to bombastic, reflecting both classical training and improvisation. Brubeck experimented with time signatures through much of his career, recording “Pick Up Sticks” in 6/4, “Unsquare Dance” in 7/4, and “Blue Rondo à la Turk” in 9/8. He also provided music for the TV animated miniseries “This Is America, Charlie Brown.”
The Dave Brubeck Quartet was founded in 1951, featuring Paul Desmond on alto saxophone and Brubeck on piano. The group took up a long residency at San Francisco’s Blackhawk nightclub and gained great popularity touring college campuses, releasing a series of albums with such titles as Jazz at Oberlin, Jazz Goes to College, and Jazz Goes to Junior College. He has written a number of jazz standards, including “In Your Own Sweet Way” and “The Duke.” Mr. Desmond wrote the quartet’s most famous piece, “Take Five,” which is in 5/4 time and has endured as a jazz classic. —Wikipedia.com
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