Buried Treasures - Recorded Live in Mexico City [Original recording remastered, Live]

Dave Brubeck | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 20, 1998)
• Original Release Date: October 20, 1998
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Original recording remastered, Live
• Label: Sony
• ASIN: B00000DFSA
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #80,633 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Introduction [#]

2. Mr. Broadway [#]

3. Koto Song [#]

4. Sweet Georgia Brown [#]

5. Forty Days [#]

6. You Got to My Head [#]

7. Take Five [#]

8. St. Louis Blues [#]

Customer Reviews

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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An absolutely classic, must-have live recording, July 2, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Buried Treasures - Recorded Live in Mexico City (Audio CD)

Who was the idiot that left these recordings in the vault all these years? Music as great and universal as this needs to be out there for people to feed their souls on. Better late than never though and this companion concert to the one that produced the 'Bravo' Mexican-themed record is a revelation. In terms of performance and especially in terms of sound it is a better night than 'Bravo' which was one hell of an inspired performace in its own right. The band comes out smoking on an awesome version of 'Mr. Broadway' (Brubeck's ode to 'Detective Series')and doesn't let up until a fabulously varied version of 'St.Louis Blues' at the very end. There are two 5/4 metered tracks performed, the magnificent 'Forty Days' and a drum-solo-less version of 'Take 5' where Desomond gets to stretch in interesting directions. Everyone needs to have a copy of this record, and especially people who hate jazz or think they hate jazz, because it is nearly impossible not to be moved by it. This era is long gone, but Brubeck's classic quartet with Desmond, the epitome of 'American International Cool Jazz,' is still the group that turns most people on to the glories of Jazz without in any way having watered itself down or compromised. They are simply upbeat and non-cynical in an infectious way, and you cannot hold that against them as true artists; they are never mawkish or cloying and they absolutely refuse to pander.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Marvelous renditions of well known compositions, September 19, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Buried Treasures - Recorded Live in Mexico City (Audio CD)

When I reviewed the track titles I was hesitant in purchasing "Buried Treasures" as I already owned several renditions of several tracks. However, let me encourage you to buy this recording. There is an excellent "concert" atmosphere and Brubeck and Desmond are in excellent form - especially on St Louis; Take Five and Broadway. These tracks especially contain the essence and brilliance of the Brubeck Quartet.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars one of their best, January 25, 2000

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Michael J. Galvin "G2007" (Los Angeles) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Buried Treasures - Recorded Live in Mexico City (Audio CD)

This recording is excellent. This record, unlike so many jazz recordings of this era bristles with energy, yet avoids self-indulgence. The talent of these players was at its peak when this was recorded and along with "Bravo Brubeck" are must- haves. It will make you want a better stereo.