The Dave Brubeck Trio emerged as an early configuration of what would later become one of the most influential jazz acts of the 20th century, the Dave Brubeck Quartet. Before its transformation and rise to fame with the addition of Paul Desmond, the Trio consisted of pianist Dave Brubeck, an alumnus of Mills College, along with Cal Tjader on drums (who also played the vibraphone) and Ron Crotty on bass. Though the Trio was short-lived compared to the Quartet, it established the groundwork for Brubeck's experimental style and his penchant for challenging the conventional rhythms and harmonies of the time.

The Dave Brubeck Trio’s recordings, including live performances, presented a blend of cool jazz that foreshadowed the complex, yet accessible, polyrhythms and polytonal compositions that would become Dave Brubeck's hallmark with the Quartet. Releases such as "Live at The Berlin Philharmonie" and "Live at The Newport Jazz Festival 1971" showcase the Trio's vibrant live performances, with Dave Brubeck at the helm weaving intricate soundscapes. The "Greatest Hits" and "24 Classic Original Recordings" compile some of the signature pieces that allowed Brubeck to make his mark on jazz history. These works illustrate the skill and innovation that kept the Trio, and later the Quartet, immortalized in the annals of jazz music.

Genres

Jazz Trio

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Latest Release

The Art of the Piano, Vol. 9

Dave Brubeck Trio

Album - 23 Tracks - Released September 17, 2021