Dave Brubeck is a world-renowned American jazz pianist and composer best known for his work with the Dave Brubeck Quartet. Utilizing elements of Classical and Jazz (as well as the incorporation of unusual time signatures and tempos, Brubeck became one of the first Jazz musicians to crossover into mainstream success with the 1959 album Time Out - which include his signature piece "Take Five".
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Fast Facts
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Full Name
David Warren Brubeck
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Brubeck was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1942 and served under General Patton during the Battle of the Bulge
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Brubeck refused to perform at any venue that discriminated against Quartet bassist Eugene Wright, an African-American
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Brubeck is a recipient of the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to music.
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The title of the song "Take Five" refers to the fact that the song is played in a 5/4 time signature.
