"Time Out" it's masterpiece album by Dave Brubeck for several reasons: one of all being its innovative use of unconventional time signatures in jazz, particularly the use of unusual meters like 5/4, 9/8, and 6/4. In the late 1950s jazz was undergoing a period of evolution and experimentation: the post-war era saw jazz moving away from its traditional roots and embracing new forms, styles, and influences. Dave Brubeck and his quartet were at the forefront of this movement, pushing the boundaries of what jazz could be.
The most famous track from the album is undoubtedly "Take Five," composed by Brubeck's saxophonist, Paul Desmond. It's in 5/4 time signature and features a memorable saxophone melody. "Take Five" became one of the best-known and most recognizable jazz tunes, making it accessible to a wide audience and helping to popularize jazz in general but another noteworthy piece from the album is "Blue Rondo a la Turk," which is in 9/8 time signature and inspired by Turkish folk music. It starts with a distinctive piano riff and features intricate interplay between the musicians.
Overall, "Time Out" is celebrated not only for its musical innovation but also for its commercial success, becoming one of the best-selling jazz albums of all time: a landmark album in the genre and a must listen for jazz enthusiasts and music lovers alike.
Album: The Dave Brubeck Quartet - Time Out
Details: Special Edition Yellow Vinyl
Release Date: 11 July 2025
Label: Ermitage Records - VNL22700
Barcode: 3770024957006
Genres: Jazz Cool Jazz
Tracklist:
Side 1
1. Blue Rondo A La Turk
2. Strange Meadow Lark
3. Take Five
Side 2
1. Three To Get Ready
2. Kathy's Waltz
3. Everybody's Jumpin'
4. Pick Up Sticks
Ermitage Records is one of the longest-running independent record labels specializing in classical and jazz music. Born in the mid-eighties with the publication of some vinyl records by Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli, it later released CDs of the world’s leading opera, symphonic and chamber artists.
It has always stood out for the quality of its recordings, the careful selection of its repertoire and the care of its editions. Thanks to its constant commitment to the enhancement and publication of musical heritage, the label has become an important point of reference for collectors and music enthusiasts from all over the world.
Along with names such as *Rubinstein*, *Callas*, *Pollini*, *Benedetti Michelangeli* and *Segovia*, over the years the label’s production - distributed in Europe, Japan and the USA - has expanded to artists such as Lucio Dalla, Eugenio Finardi or Stefano Bollani.
In addition to CD titles, Ermitage Records offers for some years reissues in vinyl 180 grams of jazz classics (with names such as John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins, Chet Baker), classical music (Italian Quartet, I Musici and others) and of Italian signwriting (Endrigo, Gaber, Jannacci, Tenco) with remarkable success. With a library of over 400 titles marketed on its own and under license, Ermitage Records also produces editorial series for important Italian newspapers such as Il Corriere della Sera and La Repubblica and for other editorial groups such as Mondadori, RCS, Hobby & Work.
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