Dave Brubeck

Brubeck's treatment of this simple nursery rhyme-like text by Robert Louis Stevenson is unique and accessible. No question about its jazz roots. Using shadow writing, changing meter and jazz harmonies...

This work beautifully captures the poetic spirit of the original Latin influences of Gregorian chant.

This work beautifully captures the poetic spirit of the original Latin influences of Gregorian chant.

This wonderful piece by Dave Brubeck is part of a series of titles taken from his larger work, 'I Dream a World.' Brubeck, in his world-famous musical style, has brought to life the powerful poetic te...

This wonderful piece by Dave Brubeck is part of a series of titles taken from his larger work, 'I Dream a World.' Brubeck, in his world-famous musical style, has brought to life the powerful poetic te...

As in the famous 'Take Five' Brubeck enjoyed playing with time signatures that most people would find unfamiliar. The reason for the title of this piece is obvious when one notices that it is in 7/4 t...

A soulful and atmospheric ballad by jazz legend, Dave Brubeck.

Fast and furious tune from Dave Brubeck - very effective.

Take Five is by far jazz pianist Dave Brubeck's most famous piece, easily recognized by its quirky 5/4 rhythm. Blue Rondo a la Turk, while written in a more conventional 9/8, divides the beats into gr...

Energy and groove are the key elements in this burner. Kris takes Dave Brubeck's New Orleans style tunes and adapts it to the big band with style. An improvised solo for 1st alto and 2nd trumpet, alon...

In Your Own Sweet Way is a a level 3 Jazz Band series piece designed for high school and advanced junior high school band. Full instrumentation includes 5 saxophones, 8 brass, and 4 rhythm parts. Opti...