Take Five – Recorded Live At Basin Street East
Carmen McRae · 1965
39 min · 12 tracks · jazz
A vibrant live recording that captures the intricate interplay of cool jazz and improvisational flair.
Why this album works
This album is significant not only for its live performance energy but also because it showcases Brubeck's signature style during a peak era of jazz popularity. It has been praised for bridging traditional jazz with more contemporary influences, influencing generations of musicians while maintaining high critical acclaim.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo groove vibrant live performance energy intimate setting for reflection
- Context
- By 1965, Dave Brubeck was already a prominent figure in jazz, known for his innovative time signatures. 'Take Five – Recorded Live At Basin Street East' followed the massive success of his single 'Take Five' from the album 'Time Out' (1959), marking a period where he was celebrated for both his commercial appeal and artistic depth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Aretha Franklin· Bing Crosby· Ella Fitzgerald· Dave Brubeck· Chet Atkins· Ray Charles· Dean Martin· Andy Williams
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 When I Was Young 2:55
- 2 In Your Own Sweet Way Standout 3:03
- 3 Too Young for Growing Old 3:03
- 4 Ode to a Cowboy 3:06
- 5 There'll Be No Tomorrow 4:42
- 6 Melanctha 4:48
- 7 It's a Raggy Waltz 2:38
- 8 Oh So Blue 2:38
- 9 Lord, Lord Standout 5:30
- 10 Travellin' Blues 2:59
- 11 Take Five Standout 2:21
- 12 Easy as You Go 1:44
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