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Jazz Pianist

Dave Brubeck, an influential American jazz pianist and composer, was born on December 6, 1920, and passed away on December 5, 2012. His musical career spanned over half a century, and he is renowned for his unique musical style and innovative contributions to jazz.

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Famous Dave Brubeck Quotes

“When I was 20, Shostakovich was my favorite composer. I still find his Fifth Symphony wonderful, with its outstanding themes and rhythms. That's the piece that made me want to be a classical composer.”

Want Made Stills Pieces Wonderful My Favorite Rhythm Theme Composer Fifth Symphony Outstanding Classical Composers Shostakovich

Author:Dave Brubeck

“Damn it, when I'm bombastic, I have my reasons. I want to be bombastic-take it or leave it.”

Want Reason Music Jazz Musical Damn Bombastic

Book:Take five: the public and private lives of Paul Desmond

Source: Take five: the public and private lives of Paul Desmond

“I used to take my mother to Yosemite. When I turned 14, I got my driver's license, and that's where she'd want to go, so I'd go take her there for two weeks.”

Want Two Used Mother Week Drivers License Two Weeks Yosemite

Author:Dave Brubeck

“Many people don't understand how disciplined you have to be to play jazz... And that is really the idea of democracy - freedom within the Constitution or discipline. You don't just get out there and do anything you want.”

People Want Ideas Play Democracy Discipline Constitution Jazz Democracy Freedom

Author:Dave Brubeck

“What I want to happen is to be really creative, and to play something new in the improvisations, every time.”

Want Play Happens Creative Something New Improvisation

Author:Dave Brubeck

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Born: December 6, 1920
Died: December 5, 2012
Known for: Jazz Pianist
Quotes: 63

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