Take Five – Dave Brubeck Quartet
Originally recorded by the Dave Brubeck Quartet for its 1959 album Time Out, the quartet featured Dave Brubeck on piano; Paul Desmond, alto sax; Joe Morello, drums; and Eugene Wright, bass.
by Fred | Mar 1, 2017 | Quartet/Quintet, Video
Originally recorded by the Dave Brubeck Quartet for its 1959 album Time Out, the quartet featured Dave Brubeck on piano; Paul Desmond, alto sax; Joe Morello, drums; and Eugene Wright, bass.
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