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Binding: Audio CDEAN: 0074646512227 Format: Enhanced, Original recording reissued, Original recording remastered Label: Sony Manufacturer: Sony MPN: 65122 Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: Sony Release Date: March 25, 1997 Studio: Sony Editorial Review: Amazon.com essential recording: Boasting the first jazz instrumental to sell a million copies, the Paul Desmond-penned "Take Five," Time Out captures the celebrated jazz quartet at the height of both its popularity and its powers. Recorded in 1959, the album combines superb performances by pianist Brubeck, alto saxophonist Desmond, drummer Joe Morrello and bassist Gene Wright. Along with "Take Five," the album features another one of the group's signature compositions, "Blue Rondo a la Turk." Though influenced by the West Coast-cool school, Brubeck's greatest interest and contribution to jazz was the use of irregular meters in composition, which he did with great flair. Much of the band's appeal is due to Desmond, whose airy tone and fluid attack often carried the band's already strong performances to another level. Together, he and Brubeck proved one of the most potent pairings of the era. --Fred Goodman Album Details: Limited Millennium Edition. Packed in a Heavy Weight Card Wallet that Faithfully Recreates the Original Vinyl Sleeve, Right Down to the Inner Bag. The Wallet Will Come in a Plastic Cover. Average Rating:
 Rating: - time stand still what can i say about this album that has not already been said.this is by far and away,without a shadow of a doubt the greatest jazz album ever made.as you can hear from the opening track,blue rondo al a turk,with it's,9/8 time,which turns into 4/4 time,to the beautiful strange meadow lark,to the instantly recognizable,take five,which is in 5/4 time.with paul desmonds,smooth and refined playing on the alto saxaphone,and with joe morello,anchoring behind the drum kit.this is definately one for the ... Read More Rating: - The all time jazz classic with great remastered sound!!!I'll keep this short and sweet!!! This album is an all time jazz classic!!! This is a great reissue,with awesome remastered sound!!! An essential addition to any serious music collection!!! Timeless!!! Recommended!!! A+ Rating: - Let's analyze this a little bit for the Mr. Know-it-alls out thereThis is in response to the one star reviewer 'Ivan' who decided to use 5 or 6 feeble lines to vent his personal disgust of the Brubeck Quartet in a primitive, offensive manner as if it had any merit outside his own lack of true discernment and taste by calling them less than 'worthless' and 'liquid sugar.' First of all, you did not offer any valid or even sensible reasons for your 'opinion' and no coherent argument for hating and taking a dump on one of the most well-liked and highly ... Read More Rating: - An extraordinary recordingTake Five is an amazing CD by one of the master quartets of jazz. The music seems as fresh and new today as it did when it was first recorded -- lilting, clever, intricate, and yet utterly right in every note. If you like jazz at all, you must listen to this album. It is delicious! Rating:  - Entertaining, solid musicianship, My piano instructor recommended this CD to me. I decided to pick it up, and presto a day later a review is jumping from my fingers. This album is considered a classic Jazz album by many and I can hear why. Odd time signatures, solid play, and quality compositions. That being said I can't rate this CD 5 stars. I just can't put this recording in the same catagory as Miles Davis "Kind Of Blue." Don't get me wrong!!! I'm glad I own it, and it will get many plays in my CD player and I-POD. However, I just ... Read More |
