Jazz Impressions of New York

Dave Brubeck | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 1, 2008)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Sbme Special Mkts.
• ASIN: B0012GMVZ8
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #27,975 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Theme from "Mr. Broadway"

2. Broadway Bossa Nova

3. Autumn in Washington Square

4. Something to Sing About

5. Sixth Sense

6. Spring in Central Park

7. Lonely Mr. Broadway

8. Summer on the Sound

9. Winter Ballad

10. Broadway Romance

11. Upstage Rumba

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Classic Brubeck Quartet and great tribute to New York, October 11, 2001

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"comtad" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Jazz Impressions of New York (Audio CD)

This is simply a great record. The musicians are in their finest form and the recorded sound is magnificent. Equally significant, however, is the music. This is my favorite Brubeck Quartet record. The proceedings start with a swinging, uptempo romp, "Theme From Mr. Broadway," a catchy, "Broadway Bossa Nova" as well as several smooth ballads with their shades of Bach and highlighted by a wonderful "Broadway Romance."

As stated earlier, the musicians are in great form with drummer Joe Morello driving the quartet with his usual comsummate skill and taste. Pay particular attention to underrated bassist, Eugene Wright. His bass lines are spot perfect and beautifully executed.

This CD is a great and inspiring tribute to a city that has recently suffered the brunt of the September 11th national tragedy, not withstanding that it was recorded 37 years ago. Get it and hear why.

25 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mr. Brubeck's Tribute to New York, October 1, 2003

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peterfromkanata (Kanata, Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Jazz Impressions of New York (Audio CD)

This has to be one of the highpoints of the Brubeck Quartet's career. It sounds as fresh today, as it did forty years ago. This is a musical love letter to a great city. Of course, Dave's playing really shines, but Paul Desmond has many fine moments as well.

I don't see the point in singling out any particular track, since this disc should be savoured in its entirety. Over the years, the City of New York has inspired so many artists--here is yet another fine example--and a triumph for Dave and his quartet !

Highly recommended !

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Brubeck at his BEST, December 13, 2001

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Long Time Brubeck Fan (Kirkland, WA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Jazz Impressions of New York (Audio CD)

I first heard this album in college in 1966. I instantly fell in love with the quartet and their music. Of course, I went out and bought the platter. And while I've heard much of Dave's music since, this recording is still my favorite. I've been humming the songs from Jazz Impressions of New York for 35 years, and I've never grown tired of them. Dave's piano is understated, allowing Paul's sax to really shine, while the bass and drums fill out the sound exquisitely. The music is crisp, and after 37 years, it's still current. It really captures the many moods and faces of New York. I plan to hold onto this album and remember the New York that was, and still is. By the way, after thinking about it for a long time, I broke down and bought the CD last month. It's great. But I still have the vinyl version.