What makes Time Out by The Dave Brubeck Quartet notable?

'Time Out' is notable for popularizing unusual time signatures like 5/4 and 7/8, particularly through its hit track 'Take Five.' It became one of the best-selling jazz albums of all time, reaching No. 2 on the Billboard pop chart, showcasing jazz's crossover appeal during a period of cultural transformation in America. By the time 'Time Out' was released in December 1959, The Dave Brubeck Quartet had already established themselves as leading figures in the jazz scene. This album followed their previous work, which had begun to embrace unconventional time signatures, marking a significant moment in their creative evolution and cementing their place in jazz history.

Time Out works well if you're into dynamic journey with rhythmic peaks, intricate melodies for attentive listening and playful exploration of time signatures.

How many songs are on Time Out?

Time Out has 7 tracks, running approximately 38 minutes.

Time Out

The Dave Brubeck Quartet · 1959

38 min · 7 tracks · jazz

Innovative rhythms and intricate melodies create a vibrant exploration of jazz's boundaries and time signatures.

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Where this album fits

Career context: By the time 'Time Out' was released in December 1959, The Dave Brubeck Quartet had already established themselves as leading figures in the jazz scene. This album followed their previous work, which had begun to embrace unconventional time signatures, marking a significant moment in their creative evolution and cementing their place in jazz history.
Stylistic neighbors: Sun Ra· Charles Mingus· Miles Davis

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Blue Rondo a la Turk 6:46
2 Strange Meadow Lark 7:26
3 Take Five 5:28
4 Three to Get Ready 5:25
5 Kathy's Waltz 4:53
6 Everybody's Jumpin' 4:27
7 Pick Up Sticks 4:17

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