What was it about this subtle, artsy session that captured the ears of both hardcore jazz fans and casual listeners alike? Why did Brubeck, a bespectacled intellectual who seemingly wasn’t as hip as Davis and Coltrane, become a legitimate mainstream star in a genre not known for stardom?
Author and bassist Alan Goldsher delves into Brubeck’s classic record, examining why the album and the pianist caught the zeitgeist, and measuring its continuing impact on music of all styles. Engaging and informative, Digging Dave Brubeck and Time Out! pays homage to one of the most vital, most enduring recordings in jazz history.
Alan Goldsher is the author of fifteen books including Paul Is Undead: The British Zombie Invasion and Hard Bop Academy: The Sidemen of Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers. As a ghostwriter, he has collaborated with numerous celebrities and public figures. His albums The Pocket and The Other Pocket were released in 2019. Visit Alan at http://www.AlanGoldsher.com.