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Dave Brubeck Day is celebrated on May 4 because 5/4 honors the unusual time signature of “Take Five,” the legendary jazz standard recorded by the Dave Brubeck Quartet.
With Brubeck on piano, Paul Desmond on alto saxophone, Eugene Wright on bass, and Joe Morello on drums, “Take Five” became one of the most recognizable jazz recordings of all time and helped make the 1959 album Time Out a landmark in cool jazz and rhythmic experimentation.
For music lovers, jazz fans, piano players, and curious listeners, Dave Brubeck Day is a perfect excuse to press play, count in five, and let the room tilt into swing.
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.
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.
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.
Here are a few simple ways to celebrate Dave Brubeck Day:
Listen to “Take Five,” then listen again while counting the 5/4 rhythm.
Play the full Time Out album and notice how the Dave Brubeck Quartet experiments with time, pulse, and musical shape.
Explore Paul Desmond’s alto saxophone tone, Joe Morello’s drumming, Eugene Wright’s bass lines, and Dave Brubeck’s piano style.
Create a jazz listening hour with cool jazz, West Coast jazz, classic quartets, piano jazz, and rhythmic experiments.
Read about Dave Brubeck’s life, jazz diplomacy, musical travels, and influence on modern jazz.
Share a favorite jazz track, jazz memory, or first encounter with “Take Five.”
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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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