The Essential Dave Brubeck (2LP)

The Essential Dave Brubeck The Essential Dave Brubeck features 17 tracks selected by Dave Brubeck, and provides an excellent overview of his long career. Featuring tracks from 24 albums recorded between 1949 and 2002, including “Take Five” and “Blue Rondo A La Turk”, as well as some excellent takes on show tunes, such as the theme from Mr. Broadway and “Maria” from West Side Story. In addition, Brubeck chose mono versions over later stereo versions. The Essential Dave Brubeck shows the vast range of Dave Brubeck’s musical range and complexities as a composer, as well as his dynamite presence as a performer. Single jacket in standard white sleeves on 120gsm vinyl. The track listing for the vinyl is slightly different than the CD versions – they have been reduced to keep them as 2LP set.