Dave Brubeck helped shape my musical life. He was incredibly honest and fearless in his musical directions. A mixture of classical and jazz in his improvisations mixed with odd time signatures and a joyful and playful approach towards experimenting. His music was never boring and always accessible. Too hip to try to be hip. He taught me how to be myself by always being himself in his music. If you can find it, check out Stardust, recorded back in the 50’s on Fantasy Records.
George Marsh has taught me to be myself by telling his own story. Brubeck was a genuine innovator who will not be equaled. Thankfully there are those like George who continue to create and educate younger generations about the need to be themselves.
Dave Brubeck helped shape my musical life. He was incredibly honest and fearless in his musical directions. A mixture of classical and jazz in his improvisations mixed with odd time signatures and a joyful and playful approach towards experimenting. His music was never boring and always accessible. Too hip to try to be hip. He taught me how to be myself by always being himself in his music. If you can find it, check out Stardust, recorded back in the 50’s on Fantasy Records.
George Marsh has taught me to be myself by telling his own story. Brubeck was a genuine innovator who will not be equaled. Thankfully there are those like George who continue to create and educate younger generations about the need to be themselves.
Love,
JF
This is the last known interview with the great pianist Dave Brubeck…..enjoy JF