Paul Desmond's penchant for slipping quotes from other songs or solos into his own solos is well known among jazz musicians and his fans. Desmond's discography is rife with examples. Dave Brubeck often talked about the way Desmond would weave together different quotes from various songs to tell a story or communicate a message. [...]
Month: August 2016
The Dave Brubeck Quintet- Its Fifth Member
Any true Dave Brubeck fan will tell you that the Dave Brubeck Quartet always sounded its best when it performed live. Brubeck himself made the observation that the "audience is the fifth member" of his group, spurring him and the other members of the quartet to greater heights of musical inspiration. As a true fan, [...]
It's A Raggy Waltz 