Time Out
The Dave Brubeck Quartet · 1959
38 min · 7 tracks · jazz
Innovative time signatures intertwine with melodic improvisations, creating a dynamic jazz experience that redefined the genre's boundaries.
Top tracks — play these first
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Take Five — As the standout track from the album, 'Take Five' introduced listeners to the 5/4 time signature in a catchy and accessible way, becoming an enduring jazz standard.
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Blue Rondo a la Turk — This track showcases Brubeck's innovative blending of Eastern European rhythms with traditional jazz, establishing its complex structure as a hallmark of the album.
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Strange Meadow Lark — 'Strange Meadow Lark' features a lyrical piano melody that beautifully contrasts with intricate rhythms, highlighting the quartet's musical chemistry and improvisational skill.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with rhythmic peaks
- intricate melodies for attentive listening
- playful exploration of time signatures
- for afternoon relaxation
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward, predictable rhythms
- seek instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on December 14, 1959, 'Time Out' marked a pivotal moment for The Dave Brubeck Quartet, being their most commercially successful album. At this stage in Brubeck's career, he was transitioning from a respected jazz musician to a mainstream icon, building on the success of previous albums like 'Jazz Goes to College.'
- 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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