This version is o.k.,but I prefer the later rendition on the "Countdown" album(1962) Here,Dave is light and delicate in his solo,but in the later version he really unleashes the beast,giving this corny tune the ass-kicking it truly deserves.(This is intended as a compliment to Dave,as he transforms the tune beautifully. Check it out!...It's available in it's original form on "Countdown",and on a couple of anthologies.)
Wow, so brilliant in terms of dealing with rhythm! Brubeck is really unique. THe way he dislocates his ideas all over the 3/4, the 4 over 3 around 7:11 and the most amazing thing is how he goes to 4/4 swing from around 5:00 to 5:39, And all of it sounds so natural! A real master
This is nice,but I much prefer the version on the "Countdown" LP. On that version,Dave takes this pretty,precious little Disney vehicle, in his solo, and "tears it a new one" by hammering with great ferocity.I guess I've always had a thing for great jazz artists taking a treacly tune and lifting it up by giving it wings(or balls)
This is nice,but I much prefer the version on the "Countdown" LP. On that version,Dave takes this pretty,precious little Disney vehicle in his solo and "tears it a new one" by hammering with great ferocity.I guess I've always had a thing for great jazz artists taking a treacly tune and lifting it up by giving it wings(or balls)
Once there was a world bled in smog and grime., where I was a teenager ,listening to the LP's played by my good friend who had seen his elder brother sent off to a Unuversity education. The first of our village to to get admitted to unerversity. education, and he left his record collection behind.
Thanks for putting this on - it's a perfect example of the Brubeck quartet all playing at their peak. Absolutely launched this tune as a jazz standard !
As you say on 5.0 Dave switches to 2/4 then back to 3/4 near 5.40. Later at around 7.0 it gets confusing as he seems to change the time signature almost randomly for a while. Meanwhile Joe Morello carries serenely on playing 3/4 like a metronome and to use a Sinatra saying "That ain't easy!" One of the all time great drummers. If your'e interested look up his "Killer excersize" on youtube you'll be amazed.
@loujug1 At your suggestion, I checked out the Joe Morello Killer Exercise. I've just started on jazz piano. The most important thing is rhythm. Sometimes I wonder whether I should take up drums to improve my rhythm. One of my favourite jazz pianists Keith Jarrett can play the drums.
@loujug1 Yeah for sure! But if you listen carefully morello plays the snare drum in 4, while he plays the hihat in 3 and then he changes everything to 4 on the piano solo. Don´t he??
When you drum to this it's so difficult not to be pulled off the jazz waltz beat into 2/4 time when Dave suddenly switches. He's such a strong player. I used to
practice to this and often got dragged off. But then Dave had Joe Morello.
This is the original recording of the song, as released on the album "Dave Digs Disney" (1957); Desmond on sax, Norman Bates on bass, and Joe Morello on drums. Later re-recorded in a shorter stereo version (with Eugene Wright as the bassist) for the 1962 "Countdown: Time In Outer Space" album.
Great piece of music. Why great? 2 reasons. Number one is Paul Desmonds wonderful sax playing. He may not have had the dexterity of John Coltrane or Charlie Parker, but this man produced the greatest sound that a sax ever produced. How did he achieved that soft floating tone? Number two is Dave Brubeck's melodic piano playing (so lacking in many playing modern jazz). His use of counter rhythms is particularly interesting. Great, great piece.
who is the alto solo ?
angelcasas1000 1 week ago
@angelcasas1000 Paul Desmond
thejazzystar 1 week ago
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First 38 seconds...the best 38 seconds of my life.
maddywoo13 3 months ago
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maddywoo13 3 months ago
i have this album and this is definitely my favorite track.
fyjx 4 months ago
shame on the 2 people that disliked.
jelHax 5 months ago 3
2 people won't be having a prince coming.
SiggiPulsa 9 months ago
This version is o.k.,but I prefer the later rendition on the "Countdown" album(1962) Here,Dave is light and delicate in his solo,but in the later version he really unleashes the beast,giving this corny tune the ass-kicking it truly deserves.(This is intended as a compliment to Dave,as he transforms the tune beautifully. Check it out!...It's available in it's original form on "Countdown",and on a couple of anthologies.)
postatility 9 months ago
you gotta love hemiola swing lol
performingartsgeek 10 months ago
Aghhhh mixed swing at 5:10... best thing ever
SaxPianoBassman135 10 months ago
esta musica es maravillosa!!!
simplemente hermoso e inspirador
vamo a estudiar!
Carlbop 10 months ago
Wow, so brilliant in terms of dealing with rhythm! Brubeck is really unique. THe way he dislocates his ideas all over the 3/4, the 4 over 3 around 7:11 and the most amazing thing is how he goes to 4/4 swing from around 5:00 to 5:39, And all of it sounds so natural! A real master
giopagoda 11 months ago
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This is nice,but I much prefer the version on the "Countdown" LP. On that version,Dave takes this pretty,precious little Disney vehicle, in his solo, and "tears it a new one" by hammering with great ferocity.I guess I've always had a thing for great jazz artists taking a treacly tune and lifting it up by giving it wings(or balls)
postatility 1 year ago
This is nice,but I much prefer the version on the "Countdown" LP. On that version,Dave takes this pretty,precious little Disney vehicle in his solo and "tears it a new one" by hammering with great ferocity.I guess I've always had a thing for great jazz artists taking a treacly tune and lifting it up by giving it wings(or balls)
postatility 1 year ago
Once there was a world bled in smog and grime., where I was a teenager ,listening to the LP's played by my good friend who had seen his elder brother sent off to a Unuversity education. The first of our village to to get admitted to unerversity. education, and he left his record collection behind.
This became one of my favourites.
So good to hear this track once again.
VerbranntiChaib1 1 year ago
Thanks for putting this on - it's a perfect example of the Brubeck quartet all playing at their peak. Absolutely launched this tune as a jazz standard !
stuarthants 1 year ago
what's to say....beautiful
motekhall 1 year ago
Hi custardapple77. Spot on.
As you say on 5.0 Dave switches to 2/4 then back to 3/4 near 5.40. Later at around 7.0 it gets confusing as he seems to change the time signature almost randomly for a while. Meanwhile Joe Morello carries serenely on playing 3/4 like a metronome and to use a Sinatra saying "That ain't easy!" One of the all time great drummers. If your'e interested look up his "Killer excersize" on youtube you'll be amazed.
Sorry for delay in replying, been on holiday.
loujug1 1 year ago
@loujug1 At your suggestion, I checked out the Joe Morello Killer Exercise. I've just started on jazz piano. The most important thing is rhythm. Sometimes I wonder whether I should take up drums to improve my rhythm. One of my favourite jazz pianists Keith Jarrett can play the drums.
custardapple777 1 year ago
@loujug1 Yeah for sure! But if you listen carefully morello plays the snare drum in 4, while he plays the hihat in 3 and then he changes everything to 4 on the piano solo. Don´t he??
actually is just one way of thinking....
zelao12 9 months ago
just one word...GREAT!
sofara2 1 year ago
Hi fromthesidelines
Not the Norman Bates from Phsyco I hope. You wouldn't want to turn your back on him.
loujug1 1 year ago
When you drum to this it's so difficult not to be pulled off the jazz waltz beat into 2/4 time when Dave suddenly switches. He's such a strong player. I used to
practice to this and often got dragged off. But then Dave had Joe Morello.
loujug1 2 years ago
@loujug1 very interesting comment. Does the switch occur after 5 minutes ? Do you mean Dave is in 2/4 while the rest of the band stays at 3/4 ?
Does Dave switch back to 3/4 when he returns to the melody right at the end ?
custardapple777 1 year ago
This is the original recording of the song, as released on the album "Dave Digs Disney" (1957); Desmond on sax, Norman Bates on bass, and Joe Morello on drums. Later re-recorded in a shorter stereo version (with Eugene Wright as the bassist) for the 1962 "Countdown: Time In Outer Space" album.
fromthesidelines 2 years ago
u have no idea how much i wish to play like they..both on the sax and piano :')
Defor11dog 2 years ago
Great musicians. fantastic tone quality.
tognaco 2 years ago
Una maravilla
danito6d 2 years ago
desmonds... gah! its like sax whispering... how!?!?!?!
brilliant all around
JerinWoW 3 years ago
Great piece of music. Why great? 2 reasons. Number one is Paul Desmonds wonderful sax playing. He may not have had the dexterity of John Coltrane or Charlie Parker, but this man produced the greatest sound that a sax ever produced. How did he achieved that soft floating tone? Number two is Dave Brubeck's melodic piano playing (so lacking in many playing modern jazz). His use of counter rhythms is particularly interesting. Great, great piece.
sk8erboy1414 3 years ago
cant believe nobody comments on this
fantastic staff right here!
sunzixiao 3 years ago 9
@sunzixiao
because they're speechless
GR4C3W 1 year ago