"Brubeck Meets Bach" is a captivating live album by the legendary Dave Brubeck Quartet, released on Sony Classical in 2007. This unique fusion of jazz and classical music offers a refreshing blend of genres, showcasing the quartet's virtuosic skills and innovative spirit. The album opens with a dynamic performance of Bach's Concerto for Two Pianos in C Minor, BWV 1060, followed by an eclectic mix of original compositions and jazz standards. Highlights include the playful "Points on Jazz" suite, a medley of Dave Brubeck's iconic "Blue Rondo à la Turk" and "Take Five," and a tender rendition of the German lullaby "Guten Abend, gut' Nacht." With a runtime of over an hour and 48 minutes, this album is a testament to the Dave Brubeck Quartet's enduring influence and their ability to transcend musical boundaries.
(P) 2007 Sony Music Entertainment Germany GmbH
Tracks
Concerto for two Pianos (Harpsichords) and Orchestra in C Minor, BWV 1060: I. Allegro - LiveJohann Sebastian Bach, Anthony Paratore, Joseph Paratore, Bach Collegium München, Russell Gloyd
Concerto for two Pianos (Harpsichords) and Orchestra in C Minor, BWV 1060: II. Adagio - LiveJohann Sebastian Bach, Anthony Paratore, Joseph Paratore, Bach Collegium München, Russell Gloyd
Concerto for two Pianos (Harpsichords) and Orchestra in C Minor, BWV 1060: III. Allegro - LiveJohann Sebastian Bach, Anthony Paratore, Joseph Paratore, Bach Collegium München, Russell Gloyd
Points on Jazz for two Pianos and Chamber Orchestra: I. Prelude - LiveDave Brubeck, Anthony Paratore, Joseph Paratore, Bach Collegium München, Russell Gloyd
Points on Jazz for two Pianos and Chamber Orchestra: II. Scherzo - LiveDave Brubeck, Anthony Paratore, Joseph Paratore, Bach Collegium München, Russell Gloyd
Points on Jazz for two Pianos and Chamber Orchestra: III. Blues - LiveDave Brubeck, Anthony Paratore, Joseph Paratore, Bach Collegium München, Russell Gloyd
Points on Jazz for two Pianos and Chamber Orchestra: IV. Fugue - LiveDave Brubeck, Anthony Paratore, Joseph Paratore, Bach Collegium München, Russell Gloyd
Points on Jazz for two Pianos and Chamber Orchestra: V. Rag - LiveDave Brubeck, Anthony Paratore, Joseph Paratore, Bach Collegium München, Russell Gloyd
Points on Jazz for two Pianos and Chamber Orchestra: Vi. Chorale - LiveDave Brubeck, Anthony Paratore, Joseph Paratore, Bach Collegium München, Russell Gloyd
Points on Jazz for two Pianos and Chamber Orchestra: VII. Waltz - LiveDave Brubeck, Anthony Paratore, Joseph Paratore, Bach Collegium München, Russell Gloyd
Points on Jazz for two Pianos and Chamber Orchestra: VIII. A la Turk - LiveDave Brubeck, Anthony Paratore, Joseph Paratore, Bach Collegium München, Russell Gloyd
St. Louis Blues - LiveW.C. Handy, The Dave Brubeck Quartet
Unsquare Dance - LiveDave Brubeck, The Dave Brubeck Quartet, Bach Collegium München, Russell Gloyd
Lullaby - LiveDave Brubeck, The Dave Brubeck Quartet, Bach Collegium München, Russell Gloyd
Brandenburg Gate, Revisited - LiveDave Brubeck, The Dave Brubeck Quartet, Bach Collegium München, Russell Gloyd
Regret - LiveDave Brubeck, The Dave Brubeck Quartet, Bach Collegium München, Russell Gloyd
Blue Rondo à la Turk - LiveDave Brubeck, The Dave Brubeck Quartet, Bach Collegium München, Russell Gloyd
Take Five - LivePaul Desmond, The Dave Brubeck Quartet, Bach Collegium München, Russell Gloyd
Guten Abend, gut' Nacht - LiveJohannes Brahms, The Dave Brubeck Quartet, Bach Collegium München, Russell Gloyd