The Dave Brubeck Quartet was an American modern jazz group formed in San Francisco in 1951 by jazz pianist Dave Brubeck (1920-2012). In what became known as the band's classic line-up, the band featured Joe Morello (1928–2011) on drums, Eugene Wright on bass, and Paul Desmond (1924-1977) on saxophone. The band remains best-known for their use of odd time signatures, and were a premier group in the cool jazz movement. They produced several standards, including Take Five and Blue Rondo à la Turk. Read Full BioThe Dave Brubeck Quartet was an American modern jazz group formed in San Francisco in 1951 by jazz pianist Dave Brubeck (1920-2012). In what became known as the band's classic line-up, the band featured Joe Morello (1928–2011) on drums, Eugene Wright on bass, and Paul Desmond (1924-1977) on saxophone. The band remains best-known for their use of odd time signatures, and were a premier group in the cool jazz movement. They produced several standards, including Take Five and Blue Rondo à la Turk.
Throughout the years, and changing line-ups, the group maintained a strong fan-base among jazz fans of all ages.
Throughout the years, and changing line-ups, the group maintained a strong fan-base among jazz fans of all ages.
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It's a Raggy Waltz
The Dave Brubeck Quartet Lyrics
Raggy waltz, a raggy waltz, a raggy waltz that
I'm gonna dance with you. Now that you've
Heard this very funny beat let me see if
You can feel it in your feet. Yeah, you've got it!
Startin' to swing! Just forget ev'rything, raggy waltzin' with me.
It's not a waltz that's Viennese, Johann Strauss
T'would never please.
It's a raggy waltz, a raggy waltz, a raggy waltz, and
No other dance will do. And when the
Dance is through you're gonna say, "Never stop ro-
Mancin', dancin' in this way makes me love you."
Out on the floor you'll be askin' for more, raggy
Waltzin' with me.
Come dance with me.
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Dennis Caracciolo
Paul Desmond once said that his life's ambition was to sound like a dry martini.....
tubemagpie
Hey...give credit to the late great Joe Morello!.......
Bert Hamer
Brilliant musical Drummer!
millicent squirrel hole
You like this? Check out this 1961 hidden beauty, 'Bernstein plays Brubeck plays Bernstein'...either side defines the elegance of the jazz/classical union thereof.
jacqueline schael
Thanks, will do!
Bobby D
Dave Brubeck - a amajor influence in my life. I'll miss him terribly. God bless.
ohyouresilly
Such an incredible musician, both in technical style and in his creative capabilities to compose. I truly don't think there has ever been a better jazz pianist to live. And when ever Dave the duke was joined by Paul Desmond it was a legitimate dream duo.
aristotletwain
Boy does this take me back to younger days. I memorized many of Desmond's sax solos (played them on muted trumpet) and this too was my favorite.
Barry I. Grauman
Joe Morello just passed away a few weeks ago. r.i.p.
Tommy .Gibbons
And I definitely enjoy them. A major influence for me. Been listening to them for 60+ yrs.