Source: Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division, Carl Van Vechten Collection
On the Web
Dave Brubeck Day – Dave Brubeck Day is celebrated on May 4 in the honor of America’s most proficient and accomplished jazz pianist and composer.
Dave Brubeck Jazz – A website devoted to the musician.
Jazz Blog – Dave Brubeck from Jazz at Lincoln Center.
Milken Archive of Jewish Music – Dave Brubeck maintained an active and highly decorated career as a composer and performer for more than six decades.
National Endowment of the Arts – Dave Brubeck, declared a “Living Legend” by the Library of Congress, was one of the most active and popular jazz musicians in the world.
NPR – A selection of audio broadcasts about the musician from public radio.
Rediscovering Dave Brubeck – Brubeck’s Trademark Style: Odd Time Signatures, Polyrhythms and Polytonality – from PBS.
Sputnik Music – Discography for Dave Brubeck.
The Dave Brubeck Quartet – The Dave Brubeck Quartet was formed in 1951. It consisted of Joe Dodge on drums, Bob Bates on bass, Paul Desmond on saxophone, and Dave Brubeck on piano.
Touring With the Wolf Pack Band – Dave Brubeck and WWII.
Wikipedia – Dave Brubeck, according to ti the Internet encyclopedia.
Dave Brubeck talks odd meter, and abstract time signatures.
Books at Amazon
Music at Amazon
1983 interview on Afternoon Plus.
Celebrate!
International Jazz Day – Join the worldwide celebration of International Jazz Day, on April 30.
International Music Day – In 1974, the International Music Council declared that International Music Day would be celebrated on October 1 every year.
Polka Music Month – The thought of polka immediately makes us want to dance — especially since it’s January and we could use the warm-up.
National Guitar Day – Celebrate your favorite musical instrument and guitar musicians on February 11.
International Dance Day – Put on your dancing shoes and celebrate April 29!
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‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ YouTube Channel Spotlights Jazz In April – Iconic clips and historic performances officially available worldwide from UMe and SOFA Entertainment!
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How Dave Brubeck changed jazz.
