One of the greatest legends in Jazz passed away today at 91, Dave Brubeck.

[MackTheHunter]

http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/music/chi-dave-brubeck-dead-20121205,0,7126256.column

Dave Brubeck was the jazz pianist who wrote and played very well known jazz songs such as Take Five.

"Brubeck's style ranged from refined to bombastic, reflecting his mother's attempts at classical training and his improvisational skills. His music is known for employing unusual time signatures, and superimposing contrasting rhythms, meters, and tonalities."

"Brubeck died of heart failure on December 5, 2012, in Norwalk, Connecticut, one day before his 92nd birthday. He was on his way to a cardiology appointment, accompanied by his son, Darius."

Other well known songs by Brubeck:

Take the "A" Train http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbUklDXdH2o
Blue Rondo A La Turk http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kc34Uj8wlmE (Personal favorite of mine.)
All The Things You Are http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOC--RlDUNY
In Your Own Street Way http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2aHGMDf42lw
The Duke http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfLJN2ltEEI

R.I.P. David Warren "Dave" Brubeck, December 6, 1920 – December 5, 2012

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[danisaac5]

heard this on the way to my martial arts class. RIP.

[ShadowYoshi294]

That is one hell of a terrible birthday gift for him. RIP

[Mega-Bear]

Jazz will never have another Dave Brubeck. RIP

[dorkdotdan]

Take Five was a great song.

RIP

[snot2]

hes just taking five rite :c

[fred da kiko]

Rip in peace.