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PJMcK

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5. Dave Brubeck did not write "Take Five"

Reply to elleng (Original post)

Wed Dec 22, 2021, 09:20 AM

Dec 2021

Paul Desmond, the great alto sax collaborator of Brubeck's, wrote the song and Dave's wife, Iola, wrote the lyrics.

Regardless, it's a wonderful song that allows for a great variety of interpretations and improvisations.

Good morning music, elleng. Thanks!

ETA: Let's hear it for Mr. Desmond! From Wikipedia:

Desmond, upon his death from lung cancer in 1977, left the performance royalties for his compositions, including "Take Five", to the American Red Cross, which has since received payments averaging well over $100,000 a year.

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