Jazz Casual: Dave Brubeck
Synopsis
On October 17, 1961, the popular and pioneering pianist-composer Dave Brubeck performed on Ralph Gleason's Jazz Casual, the television show that showcased some of the finest jazz artists in a half-hour of no-frills performance and conversation. Backed by the Lester Young-influenced alto saxophonist Paul Desmond, bassist Eugene Wright and drummer Joe Morello, Brubeck and his combo perform some of their odd-metered hits. Desmond's dancing ditty, "Take Five" is rendered in a faster tempo than the studio version. Brubeck's ragtime-flavoured "(It's a) Raggy Waltz," highlights his percussive piano lines, while "Castillian Blues" and the Turkish strains of "Blue Rondo a la Turk" reveal his multicultural, compositional genius. Gleason, the show's creator and host, was a well-respected, San Francisco-based jazz critic and author. He remarks during the show that Dave Brubeck was "a provocative, experimental, and interesting musician." That statement is still true today.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 22, 2000
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- Original Title
- Jazz Casual: Dave Brubeck
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 23m
- Production Studios
- Rhino Music, Rhino Entertainment, Rhino Home Video
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Jazz Casual: Dave Brubeck about?
On October 17, 1961, the popular and pioneering pianist-composer Dave Brubeck performed on Ralph Gleason's Jazz Casual, the television show that showcased some of the finest jazz artists in a half-hour of no-frills performance and conversation. Backed by the Lester Young-influenced alto saxophonist Paul Desmond, bassist Eugene Wright and drummer Joe Morello, Brubeck and his combo perform some of their odd-metered hits. Desmond's dancing ditty, "Take Five" is rendered in a faster tempo than the studio version. Brubeck's ragtime-flavoured "(It's a) Raggy Waltz," highlights his percussive piano lines, while "Castillian Blues" and the Turkish strains of "Blue Rondo a la Turk" reveal his multicultural, compositional genius. Gleason, the show's creator and host, was a well-respected, San Francisco-based jazz critic and author. He remarks during the show that Dave Brubeck was "a provocative, experimental, and interesting musician." That statement is still true today.
Who directed Jazz Casual: Dave Brubeck?
Jazz Casual: Dave Brubeck was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in Jazz Casual: Dave Brubeck?
The principal cast of Jazz Casual: Dave Brubeck includes Ralph J. Gleason, Dave Brubeck, Paul Desmond, Eugene Wright, Joe Morello.
When was Jazz Casual: Dave Brubeck released and how long is it?
Jazz Casual: Dave Brubeck was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 23m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Jazz Casual: Dave Brubeck?
Jazz Casual: Dave Brubeck holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).