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In the 1950s, pianist Dave Brubeck and alto saxophonist Paul Desmond toured colleges across the United States to spread jazz, gaining widespread popularity among students. This album features that duo tackling the then-popular odd-time jazz.
The track gTake Five,h written in the unusually rare 5/4 time signature for jazz, became an instant hit thanks to its exotic feel. Some may recall it later being featured in Japanese TV commercials. The combination of Blue Beck's meticulously precise rhythm, typical of a white musician, and his elegant, flowing alto saxophone?also very white?allows even first-time jazz listeners to clearly grasp the ensemble's dynamics. This makes it an ideal introductory album. (Masahiro Goto)
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