While greatest-hits albums from jazz artists are sometimes dubious propositions, Dave Brubeck is the rare exception to the rule.
Brubeck concentrated on the song as much as the performance, which is one of the reasons why he appealed to such a wide audience and it's also the reason why Greatest Hits is such an entertaining and effective sampler.
Featuring such familiar items as "Take Five," "In Your Own Sweet Way," "The Duke," "Trolley Song," "Unsquare Dance," and "Blue Rondo à la Turk," the collection provides a fine introduction to Brubeck's collegiate jazz for the uninitiated. Time Out remains the best place to start a Brubeck appreciation, but this is an excellent single-disc sampler. (AMG)





01. Take Five [5:26]
02. I'm In A Dancing Mood [3:01]
03. In Your Own Sweet Way 5:00]
04. Camptown Races [2:00]
05. The Duke [6:23]
06. It's A Raggy Waltz [5:15]
07. Bossa Nova U.S.A. [2:30]
08. Trolley Song [3:05]
09. Unsquare Dance [2:03]
10. Blue Rondo A La Turk [6:45]
11. Theme From Mr. Broadway [2:26]


Personnel:
Dave Brubeck: piano
Paul Desmond: alto sax
Joe Morello: drums
Eugene Wright: bass

Producer: Teo Macero

Label: Columbia
Released: 1995
Catalogue: CD 32046



Codec: Flac
Compression Level: 8
Quality: High


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Covers Included (600dpi)