Newport 1958 (Dave Brubeck album)

Newport 1958 is a live album by pianist Dave Brubeck and his quartet recorded at the 1958 Newport Jazz Festival in Rhode Island of music by and associated with Duke Ellington. Several of the tracks were later re-recorded in New York City due to sound problems with the live Newport recordings.[3][4]

Newport 1958
Live album by
Released1958
RecordedJuly 3, 1958
VenueNewport, Rhode Island and July 28, 1958 in New York City[1]
GenreJazz
Length49:06
LabelColumbia - CS 8082 [2]
Dave Brubeck chronology
Jazz Impressions of Eurasia
(1958)
Newport 1958
(1958)
The Dave Brubeck Quartet in Europe
(1958)

Reception

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Professional ratings
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Allmusic     [4]

Ken Dryden reviewed the album for Allmusic and wrote that "The inspired choice of "Jump for Joy" makes for some of the most magical moments, while "Perdido" provides an extended workout for Desmond and Brubeck. ...Brubeck's "The Duke," an elegant tribute to Ellington that showcases Desmond's lyrical alto and the exciting finale of "C Jam Blues" (the latter spotlighting Morello are also highlights".[4]

Track listing

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  1. "Things Ain't What They Used To Be" (Mercer Ellington, Ted Persons) – 6:54
  2. "Jump for Joy" (Duke Ellington) – 5:15
  3. "Perdido" (Juan Tizol, Ervin Drake, Hans Lengsfelder) – 12:54
  4. "Liberian Suite - Dance No.3" (D. Ellington) – 6:24
  5. "The Duke" (Dave Brubeck) – 6:23
  6. "Flamingo" (Edmund Anderson, Theodor Grouya) – 6:23
  7. "C Jam Blues" (D. Ellington) – 4:53

Personnel

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References

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  1. ^ "Dave Brubeck - Newport 1958: Brubeck Plays Ellington at Discogs". discogs.com. Retrieved 31 March 2016.
  2. ^ "Dave Brubeck - Newport 1958: Brubeck Plays Ellington at Discogs". discogs.com. Retrieved 31 March 2016.
  3. ^ "Dave Brubeck Jazz - Newport 1958". davebrubeckjazz.com. Retrieved 31 March 2016.
  4. ^ a b c Newport 1958: Brubeck Plays Ellington at AllMusic