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David Warren “Dave” Brubeck (born December 6, 1920) is an American jazz pianist. He has written a number of jazz standards, including “In Your Own Sweet Way” and “The Duke”. Brubeck’s style ranges from refined to bombastic, reflecting his mother’s attempts at classical training and his improvisational skills. His music is known for employing unusual time signatures, and superimposing contrasting rhythms, meters, and tonalities.

• Birth name: David Warren Brubeck
• Born: December 6, 1920 (age 91) Concord, California United States
• Genres: Jazz Cool jazz West Coast jazz Third stream
• Occupations: Pianist Composer Bandleader
• Instruments: Piano
• Years active: 1940s–present
• Associated acts: Dave Brubeck Quartet

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Playlist: Willie Nile's 'One Guitar' is the top pick
USA Today Music, 2011-11-07 22:22:24
Louvin Bros., Mark Ronson, Paul Kelly, Darondo, Dave Brubeck Quartet, Kay Kay and The Rays, Sonny Rollins are among intriguing tracks.

Brubeck, Marsalis, Spalding to play Newport (AP)
Yahoo Entertainment, 2011-08-04 10:13:54
AP - Dave Brubeck has performed at the Newport Jazz Festival more times than any other artist since the premiere jazz celebration began in 1954.

From Pakistan, new take on Brubeck's "Take Five" (omg!)
Yahoo Entertainment, 2011-05-13 02:41:25
omg! - Masters of classical Pakistani music offer a new take on Dave Brubeck's jazz classic "Take Five" (May 12)