Propelled by the unlikely hit "Take Five," the pianist's 1959 classic Time Out! was the first jazz album to earn platinum status, making it one of only eight platinum records in jazz history. Born as an experiment in time signatures and eclectic musical styles the artist encountered while traveling abroad, Time Out! moved the genre forward and became one of the most influential albums of all time. What was it about this subtle, artsy session that...

"HANDLE The definitive, investigative biography of jazz legend Dave Brubeck ("Take Five") DESCRIPTION In 2003, music journalist Philip Clark was granted unparalleled access to jazz legend Dave Brubeck. Over the course of ten days, he shadowed the Dave Brubeck Quartet during their extended British tour, recording an epic interview with the bandleader. Brubeck opened up as never before, disclosing his unique approach to jazz; the heady days of his "classic"...

The complete original album, Blues in Time, the first of only two studio quartet collaborations between Gerry Mulligan and Paul Desmond. The wonderful interplay of their respective baritone and alto saxes is clear from the beginning. The two musicians would perform together in later years on long tours with Dave Brubeck. An additional version of Mulligan's 'Line for Lyons' by Paul Desmond's quartet with Don Elliott has been added as a bonus.