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Recorded in February 1963, Live at Carnegie Hall preserves what was arguably Dave Brubeck's greatest concert. It features altoist Paul Desmond, drummer Joe Morello and Eugene Wright on bass--by common consent the finest-ever incarnation of the Brubeck Quartet--in a succession of performances that are by turns stirring, witty, magical and irresistibly pulsating. The material is a catholic mixture of obvious DB favourites ("Take Five", "Blue Rondo À La Turk", "It's A Raggy Waltz"), timeless standards ("For All We Know", "St Louis Blues", "Pennies From Heaven") and then-new Brubeck compositions such as "Bossa Nova USA"--a wonderful reading that completely eclipses the earlier studio version--and "Castilian Drums". There's also a thrillingly rhapsodic rendition of "Southern Scene", containing one of Desmond's best solos and a gracefully pulverising "Three To Get Ready" that closes the first of these two CDs. Moreover, Desmond's "Eleven Four" and Wright's feature on "King For A Day" testify to the penetration and intelligence of a group that many at the time dismissed as gimmicky, pretentious and shallow. A truly majestic record that should be in every serious collection, Brubeck's Live At Carnegie Hall sounds as fresh today as when it was made. --Richard Palmer
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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The classic Brubeck Quartet live and in spanking form. Joe Morello was ill on the night of the recording he can be heard coughing in bassist Eugene Wright's feature 'King For A Day'. The rest of the world's drummers (me included) just hope that one day they might approach something akin to this level, and we would need to be in peak physical condition to even contemplate such hubris. Morello's mammoth solo on 'Castilian Drums' is a tour de force, maintaining a musicality few drummers could hope to achieve even when taking a single chorus of 'fours'.
The whole band play well, and the excitement the crowd was feeling is tangible. I do have a few criticisms though... Most of the material here is treated just as well or better on studio versions, and some of the tunes here aren't from the band's top drawer (I'd rather have heard 'Blue Shadows In The Street' than 'Bossa Nova U.S.A.', but overall they favour upbeat numbers in both sets). The material from the 'Time Out' sessions stands head and shoulders above most of the rest of the programme.
My least favourite musical element is Brubeck's insistent pounding on one particular note, which he starts doing in the opening number, 'St Louis Blues', and returns to occasionally throughout (it's something he mentions with apparent pride in the copious and interesting liner notes). However despite these reservations, this is a fantastic band playing brilliantly, and so still deserving of a full complement of stars.
The whole band play well, and the excitement the crowd was feeling is tangible. I do have a few criticisms though... Most of the material here is treated just as well or better on studio versions, and some of the tunes here aren't from the band's top drawer (I'd rather have heard 'Blue Shadows In The Street' than 'Bossa Nova U.S.A.', but overall they favour upbeat numbers in both sets). The material from the 'Time Out' sessions stands head and shoulders above most of the rest of the programme.
My least favourite musical element is Brubeck's insistent pounding on one particular note, which he starts doing in the opening number, 'St Louis Blues', and returns to occasionally throughout (it's something he mentions with apparent pride in the copious and interesting liner notes). However despite these reservations, this is a fantastic band playing brilliantly, and so still deserving of a full complement of stars.
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
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This album is worth buying for the incredible drum solo in Castillian Drums alone. Anyone in their 50's is going to have this already on Vinyl and probably just Part Two which contains the famous "Take Five". Regardless of that, it's time to buy the CD version. The sound quality is absolutely superb, such that it's hard to believe that this was recorded in 1963.
17 of 19 people found the following review helpful
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What an immpecable concert this is, and it is just as billed: as fresh as a daisy, with a magical convergence of talent fuelled by an equally enthusiastic audience.
The trick about Brubeck is his ability to turn unusual time signatures into sparkling, vibrant improvisations. Here he is on top form, but the real revelation is how good the other members of the quartet were. Paul Desmond is well enough known and appreciated.. but check out the extraordinary drum solo (which brings the house down) from Joe Morello - "Castilian Drums".
If jazz has all sorts of unwelcome connotations for you, try this.Impossible not to enjoy, and the musicianship is of the very highest.
One of the greatest ever Jazz albums.. it lives up to the enthusiastic hype of the original sleeve. Intelligent, gorgeous, intricate music. BUY IT!!!!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Brilliant memories
I was first introduced to this album on vinyl while working in Singapore many moons ago.
First class production brought to new heights on modern playback kit.
First class production brought to new heights on modern playback kit.
Published 2 months ago by flagman40
Much sought after. Replaces a 2LP vinyl set I am not able to play any...
Some of the best Dave Brubeck you will ever hear. Castillian Drums....WOW, amazing. I have lots of Brubeck cds but this is the best by far!
Published 11 months ago by M. J. Butler
Brubeck's best
This without doubt, the best album the great Dave Brubeck Quartet ever made. The playing
of all four men is often beyond belief and never at any point, less than great. Read more
of all four men is often beyond belief and never at any point, less than great. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Mr. B. Bendel
brubeck desmond at their best
Altho' it is like preaching to the converted, asking a long time Brubeck fan if he likes Brubeck this is one disc that I needed. Read more
Published 16 months ago by andy
Success at last!
I am delighted to have found and this Album. I bought the 'Part 2' LP in the mid-sixties because it included the famous 'Take-Five' piece. Read more
Published on 3 Jan 2010 by Eric Evers
Unswitchoffable!
I have listened to quite a few quality Jazz albums of late (including Art Blakey, Cannonball Adderley, Charlie Parker, etc.) but this one really is a masterpiece! Read more
Published on 12 Oct 2008 by Marc G
The Brubeck Quartet at their best; Good job it was recorded.
The Brubeck Quartet reached the peak of their performance in this live session. Every number is played to perfection with each member of the group hitting their peak. Read more
Published on 30 Jan 2002
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