In 1958, they sent Brubeck to perform a two-month tour of Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and South Asia. State Department began sending American jazz musicians abroad to promote the ideal of freedom. When asked to undertake lucrative tours of the South and of South Africa with only white musicians, Brubeck refused.įighting a Cold War with the U.S.S.R. In 1958, his quartet jelled as the now-classic foursome-the tightest of his career-with the supremely lyrical alto saxophonist Paul Desmond, the versatile drummer Joe Morello, and the solid bassist Eugene Wright, who was Black. In the 1950s, he and his wife, Iola, hit upon the novel idea of booking his band at college campuses, where legions of students became lifelong fans and where albums such as “Jazz at Oberlin” were recorded. Brubeck called himself “a composer who plays piano.” He studied counterpoint and orchestration with the French émigré composer Darius Milhaud, one of the 20th century’s finest, who deeply influenced Brubeck’s purpose. 6, 1920, and raised on a California ranch, Brubeck took piano lessons from his mother. He forged a singular trail in American culture as a musical magnet, popular pianist, and-his supreme calling-composer.īorn on Dec. In the 1950s, it seemed that Brubeck was everywhere-on college campuses and world stages, on records, radio and TV-becoming a household name. At age 33, he was only the second jazz artist to be so honored- Louis Armstrong was fittingly the first-and Brubeck felt the distinction should go to his idol Duke Ellington, who would wait two years to be recognized. When pianist Dave Brubeck appeared on the cover of Time magazine in 1954, he was both thrilled and embarrassed. Show starts 7:30pm.Born 100 years ago, the pianist and composer found immense success melding musical classicism with polyrhythmic experiment. Designated a living legend by the American Library of Congress, Dave Brubeck, the man and his music lives on and for that, we have a better world.TICKET INFO:Dinner & Show ticket - dinner is served at 6pm, pre-show, and dessert in the interval (~8:25pm). It comprised virtuoso musicians, Paul Desmond on alto sax, Joe Morello on drums and African-American double bass player, Eugene Wright, whose inclusion often caused confrontational incidents for Dave with authorities. His classic quartet performed around the globe during the 1950’s and 60’s. More than a musician, Dave was a tireless advocate for human rights and racial integration. American pianist, Dave Brubeck, was one of the foremost exponents of cool jazz. Steve Todd, drums and Quinton Dunne, double bass, join Brendan Fitzgerald Quartet for this unique music event, presented in the tenth year following Dave's passing. This ensemble comprises outstanding musicians who have performed widely in Australia, Europe and Asia. Peter Raidel, accomplished alto saxophonist, plays the elegant musical lines of Paul Desmond, Brubeck’s creative ally and sometime adversary. He also channels Jimmy Lyons, a jazz radio presenter who helped launch Dave’s career. Brendan narrates Brubeck’s story at the piano together with a projected montage of images from his life and times. Together with "Blue Rondo a la Turk", these works are identified as seminal and revolutionary expressions of a new era in music. In 1959, Dave Brubeck Quartet’s album, "Time Out" became the first platinum jazz album, while "Take Five" remains the highest-selling instrumental recording of all time. BRENDAN FITZGERALD QUARTET recreates the world of iconic jazz musician Dave Brubeck, his genius, his relationships, his humanity and popular acclaim.
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