Pianists · 1920–2012
Dave Brubeck
American jazz pianist and composer (1920–2012)
- Born
- 6 December 1920
Concord - Died
- 5 December 2012
Norwalk - Country
- United States
- Active
- 1940–
- Record labels
- Columbia Records, Concord Records
- Discography
- 62 albums
Biography
Dave Brubeck was a jazz musician who played piano, keyboard instrument, electronic keyboard and jazz piano. Dave Brubeck was born on 6 December 1920 in Concord and died on 5 December 2012 in Norwalk. The music is usually filed under jazz, cool jazz and third stream. Record labels: Columbia Records and Concord Records. The discography here lists 62 albums, from “Jazz at Storyville” (1953) to “Classics from the Master Tape C” (2022). Honours include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame (1960), Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award (1996) and Laetare Medal (2006).
David Warren Brubeck (; December 6, 1920 – December 5, 2012) was an American jazz pianist and composer. Often regarded as a foremost exponent of cool jazz, Brubeck's work is characterized by unusual time signatures and superimposing contrasting rhythms, meters, and tonalities, and combining different styles and genres, such as classical, jazz, and blues. Born in Concord, California, Brubeck was drafted into the US Army, but was spared from combat service when a Red Cross show he had played at became a hit. Within the US Army, Brubeck formed one of the first racially diverse bands. In 1951, he formed the Dave Brubeck Quartet, which kept its name despite shifting personnel. The most successful and prolific lineup of the quartet was the one between 1958 and 1967. This lineup, in addition to Brubeck, featured saxophonist Paul Desmond, bassist Eugene Wright, and drummer Joe Morello. A U.S.
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Discography
Studio and live albums
Standards written by Dave Brubeck
Member of
Awards
- 1960 star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- 1996 Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
- 2006 Laetare Medal
- 2008 California Hall of Fame
- 2009 Kennedy Center Honors
- 2009 Grammy Award for Best Classical Crossover Album
- NEA Jazz Masters
- National Medal of Arts
- BBC Jazz Awards
- Library of Congress Living Legend
- Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
- Honorary doctor of the University of Fribourg
- Christopher Award
- honorary doctor of the University of Duisburg-Essen
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Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Dave Brubeck play?
Dave Brubeck is known for playing piano, keyboard instrument, electronic keyboard and jazz piano.
When and where was Dave Brubeck born?
Dave Brubeck was born 6 December 1920 in Concord.
What are Dave Brubeck's best-known albums?
Albums in our database include Brubeck Plays Brubeck (1956), Brubeck à la mode (1960), Time In (1966), The Light in the Wilderness (1968) and The Gates of Justice (1970).
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