Dave Brubeck's "Brubeck: Nocturnes" is a captivating journey through the world of cool jazz, released on August 29, 2006, under the Naxos label. This album is a collection of 24 nocturnes, each offering a unique blend of Brubeck's signature style and innovative compositions. With a runtime of 55 minutes, it's a concise yet rich exploration of the genre, showcasing Brubeck's mastery of jazz piano and his ability to create evocative, atmospheric pieces. The album features a range of tracks, from the introspective "Nocturnes: No. 1, Blue Lake Tahoe" to the lively "Nocturnes: No. 10, Bluette," and the hauntingly beautiful "Nocturnes: No. 17, Home Without Iola." Brubeck's collaboration with other musicians, such as Joshua Redman on "Nocturnes: No. 18," adds depth and variety to the album. "Brubeck: Nocturnes" is a testament to Dave Brubeck's enduring influence on jazz music, offering both longtime fans and newcomers a chance to appreciate his artistry.
2006 Naxos2006 Naxos
Tracks
Nocturnes: No. 1, Blue Lake TahoeDave Brubeck, John Salmon
Nocturnes: No. 2, Looking at a RainbowDave Brubeck, John Salmon
Nocturnes: No. 3, Nostalgia de MexicoDave Brubeck, John Salmon
Nocturnes: No. 4, Strange MeadowlarkDave Brubeck, John Salmon
Nocturnes: No. 5, RecuerdoDave Brubeck, John Salmon
Nocturnes: No. 6, Softly, William, SoftlyDave Brubeck, John Salmon
Nocturnes: No. 7, Study in FourthsDave Brubeck, John Salmon
Nocturnes: No. 8, ChoraleDave Brubeck, John Salmon
Nocturnes: No. 9, Upstage RhumbaDave Brubeck, John Salmon
Nocturnes: No. 10, BluetteDave Brubeck, John Salmon
Nocturnes: No. 11, Quiet as the MoonDave Brubeck, John Salmon
Nocturnes: No. 12, Lost WaltzDave Brubeck, John Salmon
Nocturnes: No. 13, The Desert and the Parched LandDave Brubeck, John Salmon
Nocturnes: No. 14, Five for Ten Small FingersDave Brubeck, John Salmon
Nocturnes: No. 15, SoaringDave Brubeck, John Salmon
Nocturnes: No. 16, LullabyDave Brubeck, John Salmon
Nocturnes: No. 17, Home Without IolaDave Brubeck, John Salmon
A Girl Named Oli: (I Still am in Love with) a Girl Named OliDave Brubeck, John Salmon
Nocturnes: No. 18, Joshua RedmanDave Brubeck, John Salmon
Nocturnes: No. 19, AudreyDave Brubeck, John Salmon
Nocturnes: No. 20, Memories of a Viennese ParkDave Brubeck, John Salmon
Nocturnes: No. 21, Koto SongDave Brubeck, John Salmon
Mr. FatsDave Brubeck, John Salmon
Nocturnes: No. 22, A Misty MorningDave Brubeck, John Salmon
Nocturnes: No. 23, I See, SatieDave Brubeck, John Salmon
Nocturnes: No. 24, Going to SleepDave Brubeck, John Salmon
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