Format Details: Special Edition Yellow Vinyl /
Release Date: 07 February 2025
Label: Number One Essentials
Packaging Type: Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 8436563185953
Description
The complete LP + 2 bonus tracks pressed on limited edition 180g vinyl. Dave Brubeck's essential masterpiece and one of the true best-sellers in jazz history, Time Outbecame such an enormous success it took the world by surprise, including the members of the Dave Brubeck Quartet, featuring Paul Desmond, Eugene Wright, and Joe Morello.
The quartet took the challenge to experiment with musical forms foreign to jazz. Whilst they had experimented on many of their previous albums, none of them had such an ambitious concept as Time Out, which only presented tunes written in unusual time signatures. It was impossible to predict that such an unusual idea would lead to one of the bestselling jazz albums of all time. Includes the classic hit "Take Five".
"Dave Brubeck's defining masterpiece, Time Out is one of the most rhythmically innovative albums in jazz history, the first to consciously explore time signatures outside of the standard 4/4 beat or 3/4 waltz time. This belongs in even the most rudimentary jazz collection." - Steve Huey, ***** AllMusic
Description
"Time Out" it's masterpiece album by Dave Brubeck for several reasons: one of all being its innovative use of unconventional time signatures in jazz, particularly the use of unusual meters like 5/4, 9/8, and 6/4. In the late 1950s jazz was undergoing a period of evolution and experimentation: the post-war era saw jazz moving away from its traditional roots and embracing new forms, styles, and influences. Dave Brubeck and his quartet were at the forefront of this movement, pushing the boundaries of what jazz could be.
The most famous track from the album is undoubtedly "Take Five," composed by Brubeck's saxophonist, Paul Desmond. It's in 5/4 time signature and features a memorable saxophone melody. "Take Five" became one of the best-known and most recognizable jazz tunes, making it accessible to a wide audience and helping to popularize jazz in general but another noteworthy piece from the album is "Blue Rondo a la Turk," which is in 9/8 time signature and inspired by Turkish folk music. It starts with a distinctive piano riff and features intricate interplay between the musicians.
Overall, "Time Out" is celebrated not only for its musical innovation but also for its commercial success, becoming one of the best-selling jazz albums of all time: a landmark album in the genre and a must listen for jazz enthusiasts and music lovers alike.
Tracklisting
Tracklisting
Oliver Nelson
Joni Mitchell
Bob Dylan
Pink Floyd
Quincy Jones
Tom Waits
Miles Davis
Miles Davis
The Dave Brubeck Quartet
The Dave Brubeck Quartet
