Dave Brubeck's Time Out

Time Out by Dave Brubeck is a jazz album that was released in 1959 and became one of the first jazz albums to be certified platinum. The album is widely recognized as a pioneering endeavor into the use of odd meters in jazz, and its hit single, "Take Five," became the best-selling jazz single of the twentieth century. Author Stephen A. Crist draws on nearly fifteen years of archival research to offer the most thorough examination of the album to date, offering fascinating insights into the composition and development of some of the album's best-known tunes.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 288 pages
\n Publication date: 09 October 2019
\n Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc
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Dave Brubeck's Time Out is widely regarded as one of the most iconic and influential jazz albums of all time. Released by Columbia in 1959, alongside other landmark albums such as Miles Davis's Kind of Blue and Charles Mingus's Mingus Ah Um, Time Out achieved remarkable commercial success. Notably, its featured track, "Take Five," became the best-selling jazz single of the 20th century, surpassing one million copies sold.

In addition to its commercial triumphs, Time Out is celebrated for its pioneering exploration of odd meters in jazz. The album's opening track, "Blue Rondo a la Turk," written in 9/8, set the tone for its innovative approach. The hit single "Take Five," performed in 5/4, showcased Brubeck's mastery of unconventional time signatures. Furthermore, the album's utilization of more common meters like 3/4 and 4/4 on other tracks further contributed to the development of modern jazz.

Author Stephen A. Crist, in his comprehensive book, delves into the origins, creation, and legacy of Time Out. Drawing on nearly fifteen years of archival research, Crist supplements his analysis with interviews with key individuals, including Brubeck's widow Iola and daughter Catherine, as well as interviews conducted with Brubeck himself prior to his passing in 2012. Through meticulous examination of each of the album's seven tracks within historical and cultural contexts, Crist offers fascinating insights into the composition and development of some of the album's most renowned tunes.

From Brubeck's 1958 State Department-sponsored tour, during which he first encountered the Turkish aksak rhythms that would form the basis of "Blue Rondo a la Turk," to the backstage jam session that planted the seeds for "Take Five," Crist sheds an exciting new light on one of the most significant albums in jazz history. Time Out's enduring influence can be heard in the works of countless musicians and continues to captivate audiences worldwide.

\n Weight: 348g\n
Dimension: 396 x 247 x 17 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780190217723\n \n