Jazz Casual: Dave Brubeck (2000)
On October 17, 1961, the popular and pioneering pianist-composer Dave Brubeck performed on Ralph Gleason's Jazz Casual, the television show that showcased some of the finest jazz artists in a half-hour of no-frills performance and conversation. Backed by the Lester Young-influenced alto saxophonist Paul Desmond, bassist Eugene Wright and drummer Joe Morello, Brubeck and his combo perform some of their odd-metered hits. Desmond's dancing ditty, "Take Five" is rendered in a faster tempo than the studio version. Brubeck's ragtime-flavoured "(It's a) Raggy Waltz," highlights his percussive piano lines, while "Castillian Blues" and the Turkish strains of "Blue Rondo a la Turk" reveal his multicultural, compositional genius. Gleason, the show's creator and host, was a well-respected, San Francisco-based jazz critic and author. He remarks during the show that Dave Brubeck was "a provocative, experimental, and interesting musician." That statement is still true today.
Cast
- Ralph J. Gleason - Host
- Dave Brubeck - Piano
- Paul Desmond - Saxophone
- Eugene Wright - Contre basse
- Joe Morello - Percussions
Keywords
jazz
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Jazz Casual: Dave Brubeck about?
- On October 17, 1961, the popular and pioneering pianist-composer Dave Brubeck performed on Ralph Gleason's Jazz Casual, the television show that showcased some of the finest jazz artists in a half-hour of no-frills performance and conversation. Backed by the Lester Young-influenced alto saxophonist Paul Desmond, bassist Eugene Wright and drummer Joe Morello, Brubeck and his combo perform some of their odd-metered hits. Desmond's dancing ditty, "Take Five" is rendered in a faster tempo than the studio version. Brubeck's ragtime-flavoured "(It's a) Raggy Waltz," highlights his percussive piano lines, while "Castillian Blues" and the Turkish strains of "Blue Rondo a la Turk" reveal his multicultural, compositional genius. Gleason, the show's creator and host, was a well-respected, San Francisco-based jazz critic and author. He remarks during the show that Dave Brubeck was "a provocative, experimental, and interesting musician." That statement is still true today.
- Who stars in Jazz Casual: Dave Brubeck?
- Jazz Casual: Dave Brubeck stars Ralph J. Gleason, Dave Brubeck, Paul Desmond, Eugene Wright, Joe Morello.
- How long is Jazz Casual: Dave Brubeck?
- Jazz Casual: Dave Brubeck has a runtime of 23m (23 minutes).
- What genre is Jazz Casual: Dave Brubeck?
- Jazz Casual: Dave Brubeck is a Music film.
- Where was Jazz Casual: Dave Brubeck produced?
- Jazz Casual: Dave Brubeck was produced in United States of America.