One of the most popular jazz artists of all time, 89-year-old Dave Brubeck continues to tour and record with the 21st century edition of his acclaimed quartet. With saxman/flautist Bobby Militello, bassist Michael Moore, and drummer Randy Jones, the legendary pianist will make a rare club appearance at the Dakota Jazz Club for three nights, November 2nd-4th, 2009. Proceeds from the first night will go toward supporting the Dakota Combo, a high school ensemble modeled after the Brubeck Institute Quintet at the University of the Pacific.

Background

Known for his legendary compositions that reflect experiments with time signatures, Dave Brubeck probably became most famous with the release of his 1959 album, Time Out. The album includes Desmond’s “Take Five,” which became Brubeck’s signature tune, as well as the pianist’s most popular composition, “Blue Rhondo a la Turk,” an experiment in 9/8 time based on Mozart’s “Rondo alla Turca.”

Pulling together the members which would form the famous Dave Brubeck Quartet back in the early 50’s, Brubeck and the group toured internationally through much of the 60s and released a series of famed recordings on Columbia. He subsequently performed with Gerry Mulligan and in quartet with his three sons before forming his current touring quartet.

Dave Brubeck’s still-growing list of honors includes election to the Down Beat Hall of Fame, a Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, National Medal of the Arts, a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award (1996), NEA Jazz Master (2000), the 2007 BBC Jazz Lifetime Achievement Award, and the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2007 Monterey Jazz Festival.

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Performance Details

Schedule:
November 2nd (7:00 pm)
November 3rd-4th (7:00 pm, 9:30 pm)
(Check availability for tickets online or by phone)

Location:
Dakota Jazz Club
1010 Nicollet
Minneapolis, MN
(612) 332-1010
www.dakotacooks.com

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