25th Anniversary Reunion (1976)

About this title: 25th Anniversary Reunion marks a special event for the Dave Brubeck Quartet. Founded in 1951 by the pianist with alto saxophonist Paul Desmond as his lead soloist, the group disbanded in 1967 so Brubeck could focus on composing sacred works. Their reunion with bassist Eugene Wright and drummer Joe Morello, the rhythm section that had gelled for good in the late '50s, was a special occasion, as the quartet toured the U.S. extensively. There were plans to record at the March 12, 1976, concert in Fort Wayne, IN, but Morello noticed a problem during an Interlochen performance and learned he ... read more

Tracks:

1. St. Louis Blues [Handy]
2. Three to Get Ready [Brubeck]
3. African Times Suite: African Time/African Breeze/African Dance [Wright]
4. Salute to Stephen Foster [Brubeck]
5. Take Five [Desmond]
6. Don't Worry 'Bout Me [Koehler/Bloom]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.