"Brubeck Meets Bach" is a captivating live album by the legendary The 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 features a dynamic rendition of Bach's Concerto for two Pianos (Harpsichords) and Orchestra in C Minor, BWV 1060, alongside a series of original compositions collectively titled "Points on Jazz." These pieces, performed with a chamber orchestra, demonstrate the quartet's mastery of various musical styles, from blues and ragtime to waltz and Turkish-influenced melodies. The album also includes beloved jazz standards like "St. Louis Blues," "Unsquare Dance," and "Take Five," offering a delightful mix of familiar tunes and fresh interpretations. With a running time of over an hour and 48 minutes, "Brubeck Meets Bach" is a testament to the enduring appeal of The Dave Brubeck Quartet 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