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Finding aid of the Brubeck Collection
MSS 004
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Description
The Brubeck Collection consists of a broad range
of materials created and accumulated by Dave and Iola Brubeck throughout their
lives. It not only documents Brubeck's musical career, but also the history of
jazz and related topics. Items date from the 1920s to the present as the
collection continues to grow.
Background
Dave Brubeck is a world-renowned pianist and composer of jazz and
classical music. Brubeck has been performing professionally since the 1930s and
continues to tour the world. The Brubeck Quartet embodied the sound of "West
Coast jazz" and was one of the most popular bands in the world during the 1950s
and 1960s. In 1959 the Quartet released the groundbreaking album Time Out,
which featured jazz performed in unusual time signatures. One of the tunes from
this album, "Take Five," became the best selling jazz single in history.
Extent
220+ linear feet
Restrictions
Publication Rights
Permission for publication is given on behalf of Special Collections as
the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply
permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the
researcher.