David Warren Brubeck (born December 6, 1920 in Concord, California) is an American jazz pianist who has written a number of jazz standards, including
In Your Own Sweet Way and
The Duke. He is probably best known for
Take Five, written by
Paul Desmond, who was the saxophonist in
The Dave Brubeck Quartet. Brubeck's style ranges from refined to bombastic, reflecting his mother's attempts at classical training and his improvisational skills. Much of his music employs unusual time signatures.
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