[ Sony / 2 LP ]
Release Date: Friday 4 March 2016
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The Essential Dave Brubeck features 17 tracks selected by Dave Brubeck, and provides an excellent overview of his long career. Featuring tracks from albums recorded between 1949 and 2002, including "Take Five" and "Blue Rondo A La Turk", as well as some excellent takes on show tunes, such as the theme from Mr. Broadway and "Maria" from West Side Story. In addition, Brubeck chose mono versions over later stereo versions.
The Essential Dave Brubeck shows the vast range of Dave Brubeck's musical range and complexities as a composer, as well as his dynamite presence as a performer.
Packaging is a single jacket in standard white sleeves with pressing on 120gsm vinyl. All tracks have been remastered from the original source material.
LP1
SIDE A
1. Audrey
2. The Duke
3. In Your Own Sweet Way
4. Some Day My Prince Will Come
SIDE B
1. Tangerine
2. Brandenburg Gate
3. Three To Get Ready
LP2
SIDE A
1. Take Five
2. Blue Rondo A La Turk
3. Maria
4. It's A Raggy Waltz
SIDE B
1. Unsquare Dance
2. Summer Song
3. That Old Black Magic
4. Bossa Nova U.S.A.
5. Theme From 'Mr Broadway'
6. La Paloma Azul