THE DAVE BRUBECK QUARTET Brandenburg Gate: Revisited 1963 UK CBS *MONO* MINT
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THE DAVE BRUBECK QUARTET Brandenburg Gate: Revisited 1963 UK CBS *MONO* MINT
THE DAVE BRUBECK QUARTET WITH ORCHESTRABrandenburg Gate: Revisited
1963 UK CBS (BPG 62138) FIRST *MONO* PRESSING
SUPERB COPY, ONCE PLAYED AND SOUNDS LIKE NEW
PRESSED WITH THE FIRST ISSUE MATT AND TEXTURED CBS ORANGE LABELS WITH '33' SPEED INDICATION AND “RECORDING FIRST PUBLISHED 1963” STATEMENT
MATRIX Side 1: BPG 62138 1L * 2// 420 1 2 3
MATRIX Side 2: BPG 62138 2L ▽ 1 ▽ 420 11 1
HOUSED IN THE ORIGINAL FRONT LAMINATED FLIPBACK SLEEVE "Printed In England by Robert Stace"
COMPLETE WITH THE ORIGINAL POLY-LINED INNER SLEEVE WITH “MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN”, BRITISH PATENT NUMBER AND "FOREIGN PATENTS PENDING" PRINTED IN GREY
Four of the five selections on Brandenburg Gate: Revisited (1963) are new interpretations of Dave Brubeck (piano) classics scored by the pianist's older sibling, Howard Brubeck, who is likewise the author of the "G Flat Theme," which is offered here for the first time. By the time of this 1963 platter, the perpetually touring Dave Brubeck Quartet had played behind a few of the North America's finest ensembles -- commencing with a personal invitation extended by Robert Shaw and the San Diego Symphony in 1956. In fact, these expanded arrangements were actually done live before they were recorded in the studio. A similar fate befell material from Brubeck Plays Bernstein Plays Brubeck (1960), which was the Quartet's earlier orchestral collaboration. "Brandenburg Gate" has been significantly expanded from the version heard on Jazz Impressions of Eurasia (1958). The selection has developed into a side-long suite that includes substantial emotive counterpoint connecting the moody and contemplative strings and the swinging melodic contributions of Paul Desmond (alto sax), Eugene Wright (bass), and Joe Morello (drums). The subtle tension and liberation that exists between the two arguably disparate aggregates prevent either from overpowering the other. Likewise, spirited leads and improvisations from Brubeck and Desmond keep the elaborate piece agile and firmly rooted in jazz. "Summer Song" is given a stately update, reflecting the easygoing nature of the Jazz Impressions of the U.S.A. (1956) reading. Desmond once again reels off impressive lines that never detract from the tastefully understated string augmentation. The affective "In Your Own Sweet Way" has evolved from the piano solo that initially graced Brubeck Plays Brubeck (1956). The accompaniment is pronounced as it wafts beneath Brubeck's spontaneous chord progressions and nimbly executed keyboarding. As previously mentioned, "G Flat Theme" is the only tune debuted on Brandenburg Gate: Revisited. What begins as dark and melancholy dissipates into a mid-tempo groove that drives both Brubeck and Desmond into some very interesting spaces as they quickly adapt their sound to the slightly noir, but highly memorable chorus. "Kathy's Waltz" benefits from a more thorough examination, as compared to the Time Out (1959) rendering. There is a stately air present on this interpretation that remains conspicuously discreet on the more familiar outing. On the whole, of all the reworking this one seems to be the most rewarding, especially as Desmond is backed with the lush full-bodied orchestra.
Side 1:
Brandenburg Gate (19:55)
Side 2:
Summer Song (6:26)
In Your Own Sweet Way (4:56)
G. Flat Theme (3:55)
Kathy's Waltz (3:02)
LABELS: NEAR MINT
A clean set of factory-fresh labels with only one spindle trace on one side, none on the other
VINYL Visual: NEAR MINT (MINT)
Both surfaces shine like-new with nothing but some harmless and very light brush marks
VINYL Audio: NEAR MINT (MINT)
An outstanding copy which delivers crystal clear, clean sound.
Plays beautifully with practically nothing of note to fault.
The (very) occasional one-off tick noted (from new) but I did not clean this copy as it looks so pristine so these will no doubt disappear after a clean/few spins.
You won't find a nicer example
SLEEVE: EXCELLENT
Crisp, sharp and fresh cover with unworn edges and spine where all text is clear and bold and a deep gloss to the front laminate with just a little age-related toning to the back
POST & PACKING:
A PROTECTIVE POLY SLEEVE, NEW ANTI-STATIC LINERS, QUALITY BOX (NOT ENVELOPE) MAILER AND AMPLE STIFFENERS ARE ALWAYS USED TO ENSURE THAT YOUR RECORD ARRIVES SAFELY
UK: £5.00 (Recorded Delivery)
EUROPE: Airmail: £15.00 (International Signed For delivery)
INTERNATIONAL: Airmail: £20.00 (International Signed For delivery)
Combined Post: Additional records £1 (UK) £2 (Europe including Russia) £3 (International)
Guarantee: All records are unconditionally guaranteed (including sealed and/or unplayed) and I will offer a complete, no quibble refund upon return of the item should you not be pleased with it in any way 1233 (GS 8.1.1 (1233))
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