Sad news from the Chicago Tribune as the paper’s website has just reported the death of jazz pianist Dave Brubeck. Brubeck, who passed away just one day short of his 92nd birthday, was known for writing a number of jazz standards as well as his innovative methods including using unusual time signatures such as for Take Five which is in 5/4. Longtime manager-producer-conductor Russell Gloyd told the Tribune that Brubeck died of heart failure.
A celebration for Brubeck’s 92nd birthday is scheduled for tomorrow in Wilton, Conn. which was supposed to feature the pianist’s son, jazz guitarist Darius, as well as Richie Cannata and Bernie Williams. No word yet on whether the tribute will go on as scheduled.
R.I.P. Dave Brubeck.
[Hat Tip – @sladehv / HyperVocal.com]
Here’s some tweets from musicians about the passing of Dave Brubeck…
Won. Too. 3. Fore. Take 5ive #Brubeck
— B.R.O.theR. ?uestion (@questlove) December 5, 2012
Dave Brubeck pioneered an early kind of "fusion" & delivered the warmth & beauty of Paul Desmond to the world on a polite yet wide-ranging..
— Nels Cline (@nelscline) December 5, 2012
& forward-looking platter. He was immensely popular &
successful at a time when one could actually be successful playing
instrumental music— Nels Cline (@nelscline) December 5, 2012
Though I was never a true fan, I have enjoyed delving into his recorded work & discovering that he was such a
muscular player. Explosive!— Nels Cline (@nelscline) December 5, 2012
Rest in peace, Mr. Brubeck.
— Nels Cline (@nelscline) December 5, 2012
RIP Dave Brubeck – amazing keyboardist & a champion of odd meter. I've played Take Five & Blue Rondo a la Turka a lot over the years.
— Joel Cummins ??? (@goldlikejoel) December 5, 2012
https://twitter.com/SLessard/status/276382864482897920
With deepest sympathy to the family of Dave Brubeck. He was a huge inspiration. Thank you Mr. Brubeck for all the beautiful music…
— Jake Shimabukuro (@JakeShimabukuro) December 5, 2012
https://twitter.com/JohnStamos/status/276388987151716352