The Dave Brubeck Quartet - Bravo! Brubeck! mp3 download

Dorizius

Highlight: "La Bamba". A version where you hardly recognize the original tune, which is good in this case, with a great call-and-response drum- and percussion solo part, and impressive piano craze. In general a very refreshing record of high standard, more sophisticated than the sleeve would suggest, as it looks a bit too childish: This LP really deserved a better front cover.

MOQ

An excellent release from the classic quartet of Dave Brubeck. What I like best about this disc is that it isn't really latin or Mexican jazz but Dave arranging some traditional Mexican songs and putting a jazz twist to them. A very wise choice to showcase jazz to some new people down south. Overall every track is pretty much a hit but the last one 'La Bamba' is perfect. Great fast pace beats, guitar and Brubeck's piano is divine and there's even a drum/congo battle between Agueros and Morello. Reminds me of those old Buddy Rich and Gene Krupa battles. If you loved Time Out from this group pick this up for sure!