Dave Brubeck - Take Five

Live in Belgium 1964
Paul Desmond (alto sax), Joe Morello (drums), Eugene Wright (bass) and Dave Brubeck (piano)

[@20thcenturyremnant]

Remember that Brubeck cancelled an entire jazz tour of the US South when promoters insisted he replace Eugene Wright with a white man. A man both musically and morally at another level.

[@Tomas-vx8gw]

you understand that three of the four members are white, right?

[@Tomas-vx8gw]

@Probably a human why is he morally on another level?

[@Tomas-vx8gw]

@Probably a human Oh sorry, I misunderstood, I thought he referred to the bassist, my bad

[@rutasdieciseis6336]

A gentelmen

[@johnmontgomery3174]

J.L.C.O. has a really good concert honoring Brubeck here on YT. Wynton Marsalis says, during the intro, that Brubeck stood up for civil rights when others didn't. You're right about him.

[@tommyjonq]

They set the atomic clocks to this drummer.

[@gravityrules]

One would think so! Brilliant

[@siccolindsay610]

Quite the underrated comment.

[@HyzersGR]

@@siccolindsay610 It appears in many youtube comment sections. Especially for Bernard Purdie.

[@ivancarvers9844]

never heard it said about Ginger Baker... but then again, connecting something atomic to an explosive as mr Baker...

[@caveatemp]

Funny. But really good drumming should breathe. Perfect time is a machine. Dead and with no soul.

[@waltsnow1762]

Bought this album when I was 19, I'm 77 now. My girl friend and I loved jazz and now she has been my wife for the last 54 years! We still love jazz !

[@habibelhassani8656]

Long happy life still ahead

[@marcushartmann4545]

Music saves the World

[@MrNess2911]

Congrats!😃

[@acceptinglife6491]

I heard this song in 2012, sang it as a jazz vocalist group in high school

[@LunaAmyOchoa]

We all love you. 💞

[@billc6087]

My mother was a Brubeck fan long before I was born. For her 80th birthday I got tickets to an intimate concert in a small hotel venue. Festival seating. She asked if I could find seats where she could see his hands on the keyboard. I stood in line for close to three hours in 100° heat and got second row center! My proudest moment as a mother's son.

[@cotus2408]

🥰 That was very wonderful ! Surely, you were a good and loving child, to your mother ! 👍 ( God bless you ! )

[@jonathan45278]

What a beautiful story. I think that your mother knew how much you loved her and she was proud of you too. And still is, where ever she may be.

[@Bumblebeezp]

Incredible love…I know your Mom couldn’t come off cloud nine!!!

[@doslobos2989]

G'or bless.

[@sixwest]

The definition of a masterpiece...you play it in your house and the neighbors complain that it's too loud. The police come and arrest the neighbors...

[@gustavoschuster2665]

hahahahahahaha !

[@joeghaleb7751]

OMG best comment ever !!!

[@xoen6]

hahahaha, mate :)

[@whitsundaydreaming]

That’s great Tshirt material!

[@user-px5tn6uo5n]

Я у себя дома, до 11 оо вечера я слушаю музыку,

[@passamaquoddy8311]

I remember when I heard it the first time playing in the radio. I was 12 years old then and asked my father:" What's this?" He looked up from reading the newspaper and grinned:"It's good, isn't it?" I am 72 years now...

[@kodebruijn4753]

77 and going strong.... jazz, cuban...I love it

[@sollygratia]

Similar. My father was a drummer, and Joe Morello was his favourite.

[@qpwo_1]

Wow, beautiful memory

[@thomasfisher5742]

you could play this to a young Mozart ..if you had a time machine and he would find nothing to improve...on ..

[@csmelen]

Nice to know you inherited your dad's great taste in music.

[@mrmilkmanthedragonwarrior]

Whos listening in 2024❤️

[@KongGooksu]

Hi

[@mrmilkmanthedragonwarrior]

Hi @@KongGooksu

[@juliepenney2683]

🙌🏾☝🏾🙏🏾💜💯🎉

[@charlottethomas4124]

Immer wieder. Seit einigen Jahren. Pures Zuhören. Edel berührt. Fast jedes Mal, anderen Zauber ENTDECKEN. Wundervolles SCHÖN

[@gjm1953]

Me! In 2024, 2025, 2026,,etc.

[@user-mr2bk7ku9x]

I swear Joe Morello was a metronome in his past life. Dude did NOT miss A SINGLE BEAT. Perfect timing through and through. Holy shit.

[@williebrooks5085]

I get the feeling of the commentors just it's just give me a feeling rush and passion magnetic!!!!

[@Dodiabs-pv9uy]

Plus he’s not even looking at the kit half the time staring at something in the distance 😂

[@BlueCollarBookClub]

@@Dodiabs-pv9uy Considering Joe was legally blind and all, he’s still damn good.

[@Rutherford_Inchworm_III]

He pretty much monopolized precision jazz dynamics in the 60s and 70s. The first bell-less ride cymbals were commissioned by Morello in the early 60s. He didn't want a single joule of momentum being lost to the bell that he couldn't account for in his hands. He was also the first guy to make it cool to whip your sticks around reverse for solos. I imagine he used them a lot more intelligently than I did.

[@edwardsieferman1205]

I read a comment once that Morello's drumming was SO precise they could set the Atomic Clock to HIM... Hard to argue with that!

[@johncsajaghy4766]

Those are the coolest accountants I've ever seen man.

[@nicholasprakash3411]

Ad executives maybe?

[@keithsoifer3079]

Possibly lawyers.

[@2trip]

Bankers. Definitely bankers. Couldn't be more obvious.

[@nukmanharith1077]

@Peter Rumsby it's a joke my guy

[@ynnivtaf]

Cooler than Cardi B?

[@profile1674]

They may look like four accountants, but this is a musical powerhouse right here. Every note is in its place, every break is spot-on. Simply brilliant!

[@christopheroliver2465]

Debit Cash, Credit Sales...right to the bank. "Scooby waa, wa-wa-wa...contact!"

[@seekingwisdom8]

That’s called class. These guys were great artists, elite musicians. The respect they had for the music is reflected in their attire. You didn’t go on stage looking like a burned out pot head or homeless person when you had the great task of playing the only genre of music “native” to the United States. I’m a drummer and have played wearing a coat and tie more than any other attire.

[@christopheroliver2465]

@@seekingwisdom8 Agreed...as an Accountant who now teaches Accounting, I give them much respect.

[@basicallywellfed3453]

They look like men, not bums.

[@jeroenspinette7635]

Four 9 to fivers but they are 5 to niets!

[@jeffreyhartwig4965]

When Dave Brubeck took this band on tour, he was asked to keep his bass player in the back. Mr. Brubeck told his bass player at that venue that his mic was not working and get front and use his. Mr. Brubeck also canceled a tour costing him personal income because he would not comply with the racial restrictions on that tour. Man of good character he is 🤙🏽

[@user-bk7pg1ny5l]

Principle ...

[@jeffreyhartwig4965]

@@user-bk7pg1ny5l word

[@juanmonge7418]

I know that Benny Goodman had black musicians in the 30’s. Of course most of the great jazz players were black. You would think that the audiences wouldn’t care if they were fans of jazz. I am glad that kind of stuff is way behind us.

[@closey2112]

The quintessential jazz song. Dave Brubeck wasn’t just a trend setter in the jazz scene, he broke down racial barriers.

[@glennhfriedman4571]

Dave simply wanted the best people around hi,, Color wasn't ever an issue with him

[@closey2112]

@@glennhfriedman4571 absolutely! He knew who he wanted. No matter what.

[@nottoday.9503]

Yep. Didn’t care whether they were black, white, brown or red. Just that they were good. DEI “professionals” could learn a lot from him.

[@baronofnoon7809]

Hehe ‘quint’essential I see what you did there

[@auralfixxation6702]

If this song doesn't get you into jazz, nothing will.

[@chrisirving8712]

You would have to drag me out of a jazz club 🍺

[@eight50]

Yep, kicking and screaming!

[@BartholomewSmutz]

This will get you into Jazz and Chet Baker will get you quickly out of it. His music is unlistenable to me.

[@C0wboyzfan4life]

Jazz been in my dna since as a toddler

[@juliancoronary8552]

This song actually did when my music teacher played this

[@mandolinic]

Hats off to the drummer who kept the rhythm going for 7 minutes without a break.

[@LarsBlitzer]

Not only that, but at a 5/4 signature, rather than 4/4 beat or a 3/4 waltz type of beat. Phenomenal.

[@scottschumacher7926]

jazztimes.com/features/tributes-and-obituaries/dave-brubeck-remembers-joe-morello/

[@DEeMONsworld]

@@LarsBlitzer 5/4 is not particularly difficult, it actually swings, just 4/4 with an extra beat to the measure. Listen to the mission Impossible theme. but Yes, Morello was a groove master, one of the smoothest, deceptively subtle drummers of all time, pun intended.

[@manly1974]

@@DEeMONsworld It's more like 3/4 + 2/4.

[@katsebua]

Notice the modest percussion set. Doesn't need a trailer-full of gaudy doodads.

[@evermar1]

I am a 70 year old guy who was raised on Rock and Roll. I don't think my young ears were mature enough to understand the sheer beauty of this composition. This makes me feel like I am born again to the joy of music.

[@juancarlossaavedra6757]

Lucky you, I am 76 but my wife likes different music, next time I will be more careful ! ! Greetings from Sydney Australia ( Planet Earth )

[@GenySh-zv2th]

Все мы для чего-то рождаемся заново🇷🇺

[@LemonJello17]

You said it man!

[@judyB]

I'm 71 but when i heard it in the 70s i immediatly loved it

[@user-zp7vs5pv3i]

From a rebellious old teenager in the early 60s to 72 years old in 2024, still the same reaction, stunned silence, tears, overwhelmed by deep internal sadness.

[@Bumblebeezp]

You made my heart melt 😢🥰

[@shurelyshnot]

Serious men, playing serious music, in serious suits, with serious ties... and it is glorious.

[@shakvras]

That's some serious shit!

[@bitten1406]

@@shakvras

[@timaigh]

The necktie is not glorious, it's hideous.

[@cliffpeebles9705]

Serious shoes too, featured on piano.

[@NobodySpecial512]

@@timaigh Its black and white. For all you know the tie is Chartreus.

[@markshrimpton3138]

In the 1980s I lived in Edinburgh (capital city of Scotland) and one day in June 1984 I was walking down Castle Street going home from work. Coming up towards me were a lady and gentleman, by their clothes, Americans. As they came nearer I realised that the gentleman was Dave Brubeck no less. By sheer chance they looked at me, guessed I was local and asked if I knew where the US consulate was. I had the pleasure of escorting the Brubecks there, pointing out a few features of Edinburgh’s New Town. He gave me four tickets for his show at the Usher Hall later that week. I still have 2 and they’re signed.

[@dowdallerno1]

Brilliant stuff 👏👌

[@keithsouthgate67]

A jazz number on a different level to 95%

[@idaman1950]

How cool is that?!

[@francineg3230]

Oh, lucky you!

[@helenmcfarland2997]

If that had been me, I would probably be unable to speak at first and knowing who he was and how much I loved and good jazz who knows when I would have spoken again. This is pure class!

[@RJLNetWork]

Just four distinguished looking gentlemen playing a piece of classical, artistical, musical jazz and not even breaking a sweat doing it. Dave Brubeck, playing the piano like a boss and watching everyone else play with admiration in his eyes. Paul Desmond owning the sax like he was born with it in his mouth. Eugene Wright making love to that bass like it was his wife of 50 years. Finally Joe Morello playing that drum solo like he could do it in his sleep forever. These men were legends of Jazz and they knew what they were doing! 🎻🎻🥁🥁🎷🎷🎹🎹🎼🎼🎵🎵🎶🎶

[@HeirOfNothingInParticular]

Well said!

[@GirGir183]

Morello did look like he was beginning to struggle toward the end. Just a bit.

[@user-ce3dy7fb4u]

yes.

[@FishBait-ug6ek]

Very well said!

[@miriamhdez7404]

This was real jazz... I love it!

[@vickiesiddle4065]

THIS LADIES AND GENTLEMEN IS TRUE MUSIC IN ITS PUREST FORM.🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼

[@pontiacssholden2032]

Yes!

[@mellow.jazzcafe]

You don't have to like jazz to appreciate this. Beautiful!

[@tommytwogloves16]

Sitting in the pen as a 10 year old in ‘60 at Guido’s Back Rock on Hyde St. was the apogee of my youth.

[@gecieldionelo7304]

Rau conniff

[@jackellock7113]

Well, this ain't Country music

[@HadToChangeMyName_YoutubeSucks]

I'm pretty sure you have to like jazz to appreciate this. I love jazz and I love this, but let's not fool ourselves, if you're only into country or hip hop this ain't your digs.

[@christineshotton824]

​@@HadToChangeMyName_KZbinSucks There's a whole series of reaction videos of fans of different types of music being blown away by this set.

[@exynth1a215]

Accidentally clicked on this. One of the best mistakes of my life

[@ivanvaldes6567]

There are no accidents

[@michaelvanzyl9418]

@@ivanvaldes6567 Master Oogway is that you?

[@ryu4045]

Same! That was amazing.

[@Leofiora]

Mistakes Can Be Great Discoveries

[@aidenupshaw1483]

They say jazz is built on happy accidents lol

[@christianperez7846]

When I was a kid, jazz used to literally make me queasy. I’ve grown to adore it. Does anyone else feel like it’s the music of what’s happening?! Like, jazz represents the offbeat rhythm of day to day life. It’s the soundtrack to rotating wheels on a car that passes you by. It’s about people living their lives.

[@DREAM.designes]

Yeah i feel that

[@christianperez7846]

@@DREAM.designesseldom triumph, often try. You know what I mean

[@matthewwinn4006]

Interesting analysis, interpretation.

[@paulfelkner6749]

Jazz is extremely diverse, this piece is on the edge compared to other "take five" takes, not even sure like it yet🎼🎷 😎

[@badlaamaurukehu]

Like an environmental mirror?

[@blairnelson2953]

When my son (who can not carry a tune) was little he heard this and said "Dad! They are playing two songs at once!" - I'm still trying to wrap my head around it.

[@arthurdurham]

I wonder if people who don't play an instrument understand how hard this is. The timings are impeccable

[@chrisprosser25]

You need to be ready to blow with this lineup.

[@lonely_ghost9857]

As drummer and Percussionist, i admire how well he kept it steady and am intrigued by how everyone was able to maintain that same beat and rhythm

[@lonely_ghost9857]

@@HallikTruce1111 I probably would've lost count and that pocket halfway through the solo

[@brndxt]

As an amateurish drummer, I can handle simple pop, rock, and rock and roll. Jazz is above and beyond me. Wish I could play like that.

[@karlforster4907]

I enjoy most music, played very little as a child, not very good. I feel I'm missing a lot not knowing music.

[@michaelcharlong5645]

It's arguably one of the best live recordings of all time.

[@CorePathway]

Ann Wilson covering Stairway to Heaven at the Kennedy Center honors, at age 64 would like a word with you. If you’ve not seen it, go there now and thank me later.

[@julieclonan2427]

​@@CorePathwayWill do thanks for the recommendation 😉🇬🇧

[@FriendxA]

small rooms will do that.

[@TuajanaNicholaswshC]

Literally just found this

[@TuajanaNicholaswshC]

​@CorePathway seeing Robert Plant tear up...I get goosebumps when I watch it.

[@lcke8380]

I love how Dave Brubeck listens carefully and calmly turns around after the solo ends, it's so classy.

[@denizhanozcan348]

A glass of whiskey and a cigar appeared in my hand while listening to this.

[@anthonysalters8828]

Jeje too funny

[@karlaeschmann5825]

i've had it already...

[@sford2044]

I had wine and a cigarette.

[@kennethhudgins1269]

Eases my soul.

[@paulzsoka9037]

Denizhan Özcan old scotch and custom blended pipe tobacco wound up in mine at sunset

[@eckookoo1914]

Growing up in S. Korea in the early 60’s I had to listen to this EVERYDAY bcuz our daddy played this EVERYDAY. Some 60 years later, I listen to this everyday, almost. Perhaps, Daddy is listening too...

[@Isseki_Nicho]

James D Robertson keep it to yourself.

[@Isseki_Nicho]

James D Robertson ego trip

[@Joe_Pittard]

He's dead, isn't he? If so, he can't see you. He's in one of two places, neither of which has a view of Earth

[@berenicehickey7027]

James.d.roberts Shhhh..

[@Joe_Pittard]

@James D Robertson chill out, dude

[@WilfBond55]

I love the little moves at the start of Joe Morello's amazing drum solo. Brubeck just turns to watch him. Wright pulls his bass and himself out of the picture so the entire camera focus is on Morello. That's respect.

[@jeffhess4650]

When my father passed a few years ago, one of my siblings asked me what I wanted from his possessions. I didn't hesitate. "I want dad's Dave Brubeck albums." I got them, and even though I have CD copies of all of them, I still listen to the vinyl when I need a boost. And, oh yeah, dad was a drummer.

[@-Thauma-]

Thanks for sharing your story ❤

[@hildawallace7691]

And what a serious boost it Always is; too too cool. Woohoo!!!

[@hildawallace7691]

Could he drum it like that cat in this? That was Spectacular!!! If he even got Near his talent, he was something Else. Bet he could if he appreciated this; just a hunch. 👍🏼

[@jeffhess4650]

@@hildawallace7691 My dad was good, but he was no way near to the level demonstrated by Morello.

[@magdasanchez89]

That's was the best gift3 you could get

[@irishhockey2181]

This was filmed almost 60 years ago but the video quality is still better than security cameras

[@Raidenofficial]

True 😂

[@vijaysharma8382]

Analog.

[@GlennBrockett]

You must work where I do.

[@bc1301]

And still better than the iPhone camera.

[@flaviarenevey6719]

😂 Yes... security cameras are crap. I don't know what's the point.

[@serioushex3893]

i think what i like the most about the song is that everyone gets their time to shine for the song. You get the sax solo, you get the piano section, you get the drum solo, and you have the big bass just tying the whole thing together perfectly.

[@juergenweidner1]

You just cannot be more cool, calm and collected. Stunning and one of my favourites since my teens. Now I am 64 and still love this one.

[@rosezingleman5007]

Same here. I was 16 when I bought the album. 64 now.

[@kurtporter1323]

I'm 65 and remember hearing this song while upstairs pretending to be asleep. Sweet...mom n dad were so cool

[@oombaclyde5736]

If only.

[@Moe_Preme]

The 3rd 👁 era

[@josephsanders2556]

68 and still saying jazz is the root of all modern music that's gonna last

[@melvinhunter3011]

1'm 67, introduced early too. Mellow sound entering the 60's. Opposite what was happening in the real World.

[@robertbender9607]

Funny coincidence. I'm playing it to get my kids out of bed this morning.

[@georgestaunton6994]

Eugene Wright, the Senator, passed away December 30. He's the one on bass, and was the last surviving member of the Dave Brubeck Quartet. History passed with him. Thanks for the music and for providing the steady bass beat.

[@jeffbecker8716]

The Senator? Hmmm, I wonder if he was the inspiration for Doctor Senator from Fargo season 4? Took place in 1950/51 and Loy's son was a beebop trump player.

[@berndkruger5030]

R.I.P.

[@jonathanwilkinson1461]

Didn't know he passed, R.I.P Gene..

[@andydavies1810]

Bang on George!

[@garybacica5709]

I was so damn mad when I found out. The second to last day of the worst damned year i have ever lived through and 2020 did this wicked thing; took Eugene Wright.

[@catzenhouse]

I think the word "sublime" was invented for this song and these musicians. My favorite since I was a small kid. Love, love, love this.

[@sophialewis5474]

I think you are right on sublime and slightly inferior, I add, the creation of word awesome for our drum soloist❤

[@josephdirvin401]

I hitch hiked from Philadelphia to somewhere in North New Jersey to catch his act. I had just turned 18. I am now 77 and Brubeck and group still enthralls me.

[@autumnglade7737]

youre 77??

[@mooshuguy5141]

The mood, the suits, black & white film, the song itself, perfection.

[@tambalas7104]

i can't say more to that!

[@iansimpson7058]

B&W is an art form that allows us to see the composition without being distracted by the scene.

[@yvetterenee8256]

I prefer some color and spice. But, the song is nice. 😁

[@miccal99]

This might be the coolest 7 minutes ever

[@allwheeldrive]

Yeah. One of the greatest EVER.

[@user-ip8ph1kr7w]

The tune makes your soul ‘’take five’’ while being at the apex of life.

[@snivelinj7612]

I saw Brubeck 5 times in person and idolized him and the quartet. The last time was in Salt Lake City when as an old man he needed help walking across the stage to the piano. Once he was seated he was the same old Dave Brubeck I knew and loved. There were 3000 adoring fans there for this last concert. He always drew crowds in Salt Lake City. I sure miss that quartet, but can always listen to the many albums I have. Great memories !

[@andrewmclean9812]

Probably the most quintessential cool jazz track ever made.

[@johnmaer]

It out-miled Miles and his more abstract arrangements that never captured the simplicity or listenability of Mr. Brubeck's flagship composition. As others have noted, it is a legacy live recording which is as much fun to watch as it is to listen to. American jazz, copied around the world, but born and raised in the USA.

[@TuajanaNicholaswshC]

Goat

[@dave-yj9mc]

@@johnmaer You're right.... and the quality of the recording is awesome... I love watching Dave's reaction to the drum solo....5:53 then he jambs on the piano! Pure Gold.

[@johnmaer]

@@dave-yj9mc Indeed. I thought Ramsey Lewis was new wave jazz in the early 60's but Brubeck and his ensemble set the benchmark or gold standard. Amazing artistry.

[@lindavalentine542]

Never too late to wake up

[@NackDSP]

It's incomprehensible today. These guys playing that fast, improvising with no net, the expensive film spooling through the camera. It comes out so tight and clean. Fantastic.

[@Thesnakerox]

Not to mention the fact that the song is in 5/4 time, as opposed to the typical 4/4

[@trevorstanding6462]

Have you heard Charlie Parker play, he was a bit fast !

[@monizdm]

I wouldn't be so sure.

[@_-_Michael_-_]

Not like it matters, this was TV broadcast, with analogue TV cameras and the recording was most likely stored on film but as whole cut piece that was broadcasted not filmed on film. Just if someone was courious.

[@owenrobinson5243]

It's immeasurably brilliant and wonderful, but it's not at all incomprehensible today. Not in jazz, nor in other forms - there are metal bands today, for instance, who are similarly dextrous with time signatures and grooves, and who are similarly exciting but in their own thrilling ways.

[@finlaymorrey7236]

I introduced my girlfriend to Jazz, unsure if she would enjoy it or not. Take Five was the first song I showed her and she was instantly hooked. Now she won’t sleep without jazz playing in the background haha, thank you Mr Brubeck for everything you have done for music

[@rogerhuggettjr.7675]

Jazz is the best sleeping music. Chet Baker, Coltrane or as I've been listening to this month, the Peanuts Christmas album.

[@karlmadsen3179]

still awesome in 2024

[@user-ch9jt8eq1r]

心地よいメロディーですね🎶😉

[@blanchestarbong582]

After I finish this drum solo I'm going to file your taxes.

[@rincewindtwoflower3989]

We are Dave Brubeck's band and we can all file your taxes!

[@tengkusulaiman]

Wrong, IRS man always sound indian english.

[@neuvocastezero1838]

I hate to keep stealing this guy's comment but "these were the times they dressed like 'we're preparing to launch a drum solo from the control booth''"

[@theacebooncoon90]

lmao!!! This!!

[@mowl]

😂

[@mwafrikahuru5000]

The audience Dave Brubeck made this piece for realy hasn't discovered it yet, I am a 23 year old in Africa and I just found this song and I could feel my soul float in calm in the midst of hard times.

[@robertsmit3705]

Paul Desmond introduced me into Jazz, still grateful thank you

[@lewisblakley8288]

Man Jazz is like one of the best Genres of music listen to Charles Mingus next.

[@melodiefrances3898]

Well, actually, many of the people for whom this was made found it long before you were born, but it's great that you have found it too

[@gtrrs71]

Here's another gem: Bill Evans and Stan Getz. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYGnm6KgrrB2eMk

[@jendamum]

Cool, Mayuu. They're amazing. Enjoy!!

[@sumraeggwhites1827]

Love is when someone looks at you in the way Brubeck looks at saxophonist

[@user-jz4rv2fr4f]

My father loved jazz music and when played this piece I was mesmerised as a youngster. My father passed away in 2005 and for our reflection, to represent the jazz he loved so much, I had this played, so we could have a few moments to remember the life of Robert James Gray, and to take five...

[@zedfoxtrot41]

I love how their looks at one another seem so JUDGMENTAL AND SEVERE, but then when you look again you realize that they're trying to enjoy the incredible performance of their peers while simultaneously concentrating on their very demanding parts. It took 100% from everyone, and the result of their effort can amaze and delight listeners more than half a century later. What astonishing artists. What accomplishment. This is musical treasure.

[@osten_petersson]

I guess u Never played in a band

[@zedfoxtrot41]

@@osten_petersson I guess you never passed English.

[@osten_petersson]

@@zedfoxtrot41 did :)

[@allandavis8201]

Music is the rhythm of life. 😀👍🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@someonesomeone7423]

well the bassist had an easy bass line for this song

[@ScialomRoland]

I've been hearing Brubeck Take Five since I was 16, almost 60 years ago, and it is still perfect. Brubeck is immortal.

[@tomandsherylruss3906]

Truly immortal!

[@koitorob]

His music may be immortal, but Brubeck isn't. He died in 2012!

[@nt559]

The author in fact is Paul Desmond

[@ScialomRoland]

@@snausagesmcqueef1604 I would need to write a short novel or make a movie to tell what things I liked the most. Do you remember Truffaut's Les 400 Coups? It's this way.

[@richarddilorenzo8188]

His music is...unfortunately he wasn’t. Lived a productive life, died at age 91. What a wonderful talent! Sons Chris and Darius following in their father’s foot steps.

[@fnutboy]

One of the greatest nights of my life was taking my dad to see Dave. Wow, we were entranced....and Dave came across as the nicest person. I just love how he turns around to watch Joe do his stuff. French grip open handed, played the ride with his right-hand....a pioneer of modern drum playing. Xx

[@dave-yj9mc]

I'm glad people are still listening to this in 2023!

[@victormaxim8734]

i am from south africa still listening to this, 1964 year i was born, love it, especially how only four instruments make this massive

[@fantomas3066]

Et même en 2024, en revenant de mon travail à 21h30 CD, et hop, le bonheur

[@glennhfriedman4571]

2024

[@jorgemayorga6934]

2024 !

[@kittrasis]

It's the epitome of cool.

[@1KSarah]

They look so serious with their suits, ties, and thick glasses. Like a bunch of scientists taking a break.

[@johnleney9541]

The Hanson Brothers do jazz!

[@fsh2950]

Yes, KSarah, they DO look serious. But it was a different day. They WERE serious. And in a way, they were scientists of their craft. If you ever heard the original studio recording, you would hear an even better drum solo. Nonetheless, this is a great version, too. Hope you enjoyed it.

[@fsh2950]

P.S., if you go back to early 60s Beatles, their look, too, was quite serious, with suits and ties, although with more of an avant garde style. They were viewed as such radicals back then, but in looking back, they looked very traditional, the hair notwithstanding.

[@timsydlowski5208]

Pre lasic eye surgery. era. 😁. Americans can claim jazz as their own. So much talent here.

[@JeriGillam]

It's 5/4, so some science involved.. ;)

[@reneabbott2008]

This drummer is an inspiration to anyone that's interested in drumming 😮

[@danielcobbins8861]

I have heard that Joe Morello was a big influence for John Bonham of Led Zeppelin.

[@drlemmy4551]

​@@danielcobbins8861i Heard it too.

[@stevepompei3694]

Yeah but where's the double bass

[@albertschepis]

I read that Karen Carpenter's love of drumming included learning 5/4 time and this particular song, but I can't find a video example of it. Anyone?

[@Vinj94]

Joe Morello was blind

[@YorkshireSoloRider]

There aren't enough superlatives to describe this masterpiece.

[@adamdrach5394]

I just love reading the comments here, so many people that had their lives touched by this wonderful music, including me.:)

[@pjbraine2289]

I’m a very fortunate person because I got the opportunity to interview Mr Brubeck on a two occasions. One of the finest people and best artists of the jazz scene, the positive collaboration musicians - black and white - and examples beautiful fusion in sound and joy for decades.

[@Delmon83]

Dave Brubeck's tempered, calm and magnetic gaze towards the saxophonist is a marvel

[@stephenc1795]

I liked that too. It’s as though he’s watching the notes being played.

[@johnboughton7451]

It’s because the saxophonist wrote the composition

[@paulamiles9559]

He saying a silent thank you, Paul

[@juicypoofs3530]

love.

[@adriver7978]

He has a Jeff Goldblum vibe

[@FaceInTheCrowd]

I'm not well into jazz but this one definately comes with that label cliché: if your foot isn't tapping while listening to this, you're probably dead. A brilliant performance!

[@robbhahn8897]

Think John Bonham listened to this before Zep II?

[@trinidadapodaca7027]

this was good surfing music

[@trinidadapodaca7027]

how bout johm lee hocker and etta james

[@trinidadapodaca7027]

hooker

[@jamesgough3938]

Have you seen Line of Duty? Just wondering based on the spelling of "definitely"....seasons 4 through 6

[@durangomcmurphy1529]

I was in High School in 1967 . The quartet was scheduled to play a gig at the Univ. of Miami , near the pool by the student Union . For whatever reason , it had rained earlier , only about 4 of us showed up . I got to hear " Take 5 " live , sitting about 20 ft away from the band . Unforgettable .God bless them all .

[@jamesbean7560]

They're all gone but their music lives on....certainly a kind of immortality.

[@eight50]

What a lot of us fail to realise is both the physical (suits, ties etc.) and emotional (let’s be “looking cool”) restraints that were part of the scene in those days, were arguably responsible for this technical and musical masterpiece. Watching this live clip really highlights the tension, the energy and the synergy between these musicians. They weren’t taking it easy playing some cool jazz. This was serious, intense and tight musicianship at it’s very best. Phenomenal piece of music played by consummate professionals that will stand the test of all time. I have no doubt this will be listened to in 500 years time, and beyond.

[@eru.maewos7673]

Yep, perfectly said. People nowdays look to those times as everything was perfect and beautiful. But what they don't realise is that a lot - and I mean A LOT - of work was put on the image and etiquette to have this kind of appearance. You can be sure that they appear "happy" and "cool" but they probably were as nervous as a person can get to perform live - even in studio - as they were doing here. This can be applied for the whole "TV and Radio" scene of the era - 20s to 60s -

[@virajs]

hey Trent T you seem to know your shit, I would like it very much if you guided me to more such works of tight musicianship and melodious jazz.

[@eight50]

@@virajs Don’t really know that much, but you could try Bill Evans Trio kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5TSZnmEl8-krJI Or maybe John Coltrane with Stan Getz is very cool: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppSZdIqcd8x8qpo Or for something a little later maybe Kieth Jarrett: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nXuygZSel52Hoac Jack is sensational drummer. Hope you enjoy

[@gypzs9]

yes, indeed

[@projectorion8186]

True about the professionalism but I doubt it will still be listened to in 500 years

[@lilybond6485]

I never get sick of it, bored with it -- every time I hear this - it’s like the first time. Pure magic.

[@dean3434]

Me too. Always! Between this tune I first heard as a child and a bit later Poinsianna by Ahmad Jamal I then was gifted and hooked onto a different music. Dean Jackson Seattle

[@WildernessMusic_GentleSerene]

A departure from 4/4s rhythm we hear the other 99.9% of the time. Hail the 5/4s.

[@susanbrown2909]

Same here..class personified,and a time I’d quite easy return too,if I could.

[@danbytp]

First heard it way back in the '60's(anyone remember the '60's),and just listened it now in July,2021.Everytime I hear it I just want to do a Snoopy dance.😁

[@annhitchcock3093]

Yeah

[@smoothpicker]

I grew up in the 70s playing guitar in rock bands. But this kind of music was always amazing to me. I would sit for hours and try to play along with the album and learn new things and broaden my musical knowledge. Still love it till this day. Such an amazing group of musicians on that stage!!❤❤

[@mundoapoc8626]

Dear Tori, I listened Take Five for the firt time when I was eighteen. I suddenly realized that Jazz was my music. 53 years after, I listen to this music and I feel the same beautiful sensation. When I am down I put Take Five and I have that positive shock and I feel young again!. See Dave Bruveck and Paul Desmond and the players is magic! Thanks internet!

[@Breakbeats92.5]

They all wear suits because playing jazz is serious business!

[@owensmith4303]

u should dress well

[@rover69]

@@owensmith4303

[@fwfuiu4703]

lol

[@TheLAKERSareGodsTeam]

So was flying, in those days.

[@Breakbeats92.5]

@@TheLAKERSareGodsTeam As was hand feeding alligators.

[@mikeanthonybrooks]

It doesn't even feel like an odd time signature. The stability is incredible. One of the best pieces of music ever written.

[@jamesfarrell8339]

Oh yeah Bring on the heat.

[@peterjandros2173]

Take an aspirin and get some rest!

[@Longshotsblues]

Ginger Baker wrote "Do What You Like" (Blind Faith album) in homage of Take Five. Same 5/4.

[@lamonthamilton667]

YES!!

[@cmans79tr7]

"....written. " And performed!

[@originalacousticguitar]

That drum solo is amazing. Starts off simple and then builds and builds. By the end my jaw had dropped. Effortless playing!

[@MCGomez]

The beauty of Brubeck‘s solo ❤

[@johnrobinsoniii4028]

Believe it or not,I met the Bassist,Eugene Wright fifty-one years ago. I was in the ninth grade in junior high school and he performed with a quartet at our assembly. He even gave me his book which I still have today.

[@minadelgado1767]

So cool!!

[@argelbargel7680]

That is very cool.

[@gladstone6338]

I am glad you met one of these superb musicians. I saw them in 1965 at Northern Illinois University for the first time when I was 18 years old. Some years later I graduated from NIU with a degree in jazz performance and theory which I find sureal to this day. I think Gene Wright is the last surviving member Of the group

[@choco_L8]

how lucky!! I would've loved to see a jazz performance at my school.

[@tiagoginebro8187]

Niiiiiiice

[@morrisparrish76]

I was 12 when this album came out; mom & dad listened to music like this; I thought they were crazy! They said to me “boy someday you will understand”…I’m 75 now & they were right!

[@tommytwogloves16]

Used to watch them at Guido’s Blackhawk Club on Hyde Street in SF. We were kids and we sat in the chicken-wire pen.

[@ResonancerTube]

I fell in love with them when i was 1week old.

[@morrisparrish76]

@@ResonancerTube 75 years old or one week old; we both got it!

[@Juliaflo]

Born in 1947 or 1948? Either way, you are older than I am--I remember hearing this great song.

[@markonovakovic6762]

And all these years later, some 28 year old (me) is still listening to this absolute masterpiece. Speaks volumes to how timeless this is.

[@snarecat3441]

No click track in the ear bud ! His hi hat is his click.man, we are so fortunate to have this recording and video. We have it made friends! What a world!

[@kaintu]

I expressly remember my band director in sixth grade showing us this video to demonstrate what pulse is and how you can keep a steady tempo even if you're doing something as crazy as an intense drum solo. I never expected to find it ever again, but we were playing this for my Sophomore year last year and I only now just came to find a recording of it and here it is. Just as technically impressive as I remember.

[@williamjc7195]

i think joe morello's drumming is some of the most tasteful I have ever heard.

[@christinemusselman5499]

Agree 100%! So cool!

[@tacey505]

As i pointed out, many consider Joe to be the best drummer ever. Its like he's wearing VR glasses, he rarely looks at his set.

[@linuxbegginer361]

Yeah

[@dalegreer3095]

He's so deft! I mean, it's like he has a light touch, full of nuance and color, but he keeps the beat going too.

[@KB4QAA]

@@dalegreer3095 Exactly! Too many (most) drummers think thrashing and playing loud is the epitome of drumming. But that doesn't take skill.

[@TheSmithDorian]

This was from an age when to be a professional musician you really really had to know your stuff. To be at the top of the tree you had to have an ingrained feel for music and an intimate knowledge of the instrument that you were playing. These guys were masters - all of them.

[@EarlobeJuice]

It was second nature to them.

[@JoshuaXRamey]

+SpeedbirdConcorde they are still out there.

[@thecourierNCR]

+SpeedbirdConcorde The only thing you'll get close to this on a technical level nowadays is metal. Those guys are insane, but metal is often filled with shitty vocals.

[@roadrocket7]

+TheSmithDorian THANK YOU for saying what has to be said...over and over. Back in this era, these kind of guys had no DISTRACTIONS. Like electronic gadgets. Or 200 useless, stupid channels on TV. They studied, lived and WORKED at their craft. They practiced day in, day out. There were no "tricks" or fakery onstage. You were either WORTHY to be on stage with your peers, or you soon "got taken to the woodshed". You were humiliated til you got it right. Acoustic Jazz has no mercy for inept players. Acoustic instruments either show your talent/ skills, or very quickly your LACK of talent. End of story.

[@amoon8515]

Masters! Absolutamente-todos-

[@highvolumepls]

Love the Dave B smiling in background exactly captured by cameraman, awesome style and pure jazz groove

[@antonyconnolly2738]

Yes, the Camera was in just the right place, framing Brubeck inside the Sax !!! 🎶😀

[@FannonValentine]

If I started an NPR style talk podcast I'd want to use this as my bumper music. I love this recording so much.

[@paulevans240]

Joe Morello was a ‘drummer’s drummer’ par excellence. He traveled to places like Africa and Turkey in order to learn polyrhythms. His technique, timekeeping and flair may never be matched, IMO. He started on the violin, and was a prodigy, and then became an artist on the drums.

[@kingkong5483]

🆒

[@hounddog946]

I like his style. I’m a big Neal Pert fan also R.I.P

[@ReedGratz]

I found myself sitting behind Joe Morello at a concert several years ago. Though he couldn't really see me bowing in awe to him, I was thrilled. He chatted, so nice, to me and my wife. Music Hero!

[@duhusker4383]

@@hounddog946 Morello had more talent in his left pinky toe than Pert in four limbs as a drummer.

[@paulrosato6164]

@@duhusker4383 Easy, skip! The guy was just saying he's a fan of other drummers too. I don't think they're comparable in the least. Both are superior drummers in their respective generas. Them and many more give our world beautiful beats.

[@slicksnewonenow]

It's always amazed me, how a band could be SO LOOSE and yet SO TIGHT at the same time! Incredible.

[@solidtank7957]

Username checks out.

[@joeoleary6813]

high art, timeless...

[@tonyallen3043]

All great performances have that element. The iron fist in the velvet glove , the easy made to look incredible, the difficult made to look easy. It's that tension you feel when you see another person in their zone or the flow walking that tightrope that suspends your disbelief. Ahh that is art my friend!

[@hairybustard4247]

Try Ian dury and the blockheads. Different style but loose and tight

[@philiplevins6702]

tight fit

[@joebiz4824]

I got hooked on Take Five when my art teacher played it while we did our drawings. It was also the first time we had a nude model to draw. Oh to be young again.

[@Baltic652]

Jazz Genius along with his spectacular Jazz Drumming!

[@Letseatdinner]

I love the way Dave Brubeck looks on Paul Desmond with such admiration as he’s playing the sax solo. What a band.

[@chevy4x466]

Real knows real.

[@chevy4x466]

@@trackerbacker pretty ez to look at Paul that way. But, ur point is well taken

[@chuckaudio3191]

The look on Dave's face said: "He wrote it... this is how you play it. "

[@ellenmmartin]

So ture, but Brubeck was also cross-eyed (hence the specs) so his stare is also a bit peculiar.

[@chevy4x466]

@@ellenmmartin u right. That fucka was cross eyed as phuck

[@billbergendahl2629]

"They are all wearing suits because jazz is serious business". I could not have said it better myself.

[@aljosadulski4031]

We wore suits (usually dark blue) to show respect for our audiences back then.

[@Kokorocodon]

@@aljosadulski4031 Interesting fact, thank you for sharing that. I mean it.

[@imbees2]

Yes. That’s how it was. Even miles wore a suit. All jazz musicians back then dressed to impress to emphasize their importance.

[@imbees2]

Jazz was not considered “white” in the 50 s so everybody white or black had to dress up in suits. Jazz was considered black music. For many years

[@oliveryt7168]

@@imbees2 Basically most people (men) wore suits back then...

[@Anarcath]

Isn’t it amazing how Dave is both the performer and the audience, the way he watches others’ solos. Beautiful.

[@Transit_Biker]

That’s jazz for you!

[@odd-looking-dude]

and a tiny bit creepy! 😀

[@CrazyLeiFeng]

@@odd-looking-dude That's how the music for adults sounds like.

[@GroovingPict]

best seat in the house

[@MrArchonta]

Great comment.

[@alanswann9338]

Four great musicians, on the top of their game, playing a timeless classic. Sublime.

[@teesimone2018]

This song will always remind me of growing up back home in NJ. I loved in the northern part so we’d drive back and forth to NY city a lot. Reminds me of being a backseat passenger on the cold winter nights when my father would take us to NYC for Christmas shows, restaurants etc. those nights can never be duplicated.

[@Coowallsky]

Atomic Clocks are set to Joe Morello's rhythm.

[@xSixtus]

Epic comment.xD

[@JonSmith-cx7gr]

Apparently he and his wife would have an orgasm after exactly the same amount of time they spent lovemaking - every time - to the second - throughout their marriage. He really was that consistent.

[@philiplevins6702]

hahahaha.........that was a Filthy comment for sure....thank you McNasty

[@noahpwsc9505]

@@xSixtus Also crackhead Ric Flair so...

[@nickwilmore7839]

funny,

[@bartlemy]

When the most funky of musicians looked like a politicians and accountants. How times have changed!

[@glo-wrm]

Now the most funky politicians and accountants look like musicians?

[@jettaeschroff6924]

now the most funky musicians look like nyan cat shat on their head

[@juttasahm5146]

@ Bertlemy ....and so sad in this case...but the music is still great :-)

[@amzy1496]

You mean when people actually had class?

[@2manycatsforadime]

Respect

[@buxycat]

That's seven odd minutes that just flies by. Also, my compliments to the uploader on the sound quality, just listened to this using a pretty series headphone set up, can't believe it's only 480p!

[@gerardocapone4183]

I was 6 years old when I heard for the first time , this beautiful musical piece .....Now I'm 65 and I do enjoy it again and again.....

[@porkstack]

if you ever claimed to hate jazz, maybe Dave Brubeck Joe Morello Eugene Wright and Paul Desmond will change your mind. Sublime. Thank you guys.

[@Christina-jj6lc]

Sublime is the exact perfect description.

[@boomerguy9935]

I love jazz but I'll be darned if I ever understand Be Bop.

[@theoperahousemusic]

Sublime wasn't jazz, silly. They were Ska rock

[@rare-6608]

You either love jazz or it sounds like nails on a chalkboard.

[@boomerguy9935]

@@rare-6608 It depends on the jazz. Like sports, there is so much more to jazz. I'm one of those who loves classic jazz, swing jazz and melodic jazz. I am not one of those who can even understand be-bop. With the exception of Take Five, I only love jazz if I can dance to it or just tap my foot to it. This is the same with rock & roll: classic, soul, pop, easy-listening, metal, punk and whatever else is the flavor of the day. I love Eagles and Led Zeppelin, but not necessarily every other type of rock.

[@technictimetech6293]

Spent an hour just listening, smiling and reading the comments Time well spent Thank you Gentlemen

[@carolecochrane9515]

I totally agree with you, very enjoyable 😀

[@TheOmniscientAtheist]

You're welcome.

[@greatganski8118]

Indeed

[@MarcStjames-rq1dm]

doing same.... and thank you. Awesome video!

[@philbydoodle6199]

Technictime Tech me too😂😂👋👋

[@TopNic21]

This is one of the most iconic jazz songs ever

[@Lawdog652]

Eugene Wright needs more recognition!

[@jordianme1441]

Joe Morello, you will live forever. Each single drummer of this world will remember you.

[@gerardoerak]

Absolutely ¡¡¡.

[@williamwhiting6285]

Clean, crisp, innovative, rhythmic, talented beyond belief. Joe Morello.

[@DBSplayers]

these kids nowadays only know Casey Cooper and Travis Barker etc... legends like Joe Morello are forgotten

[@mrchrisgutierrez]

Kevin Nguyen Drums I started off by idolizing Travis Barker but years later I found myself listening and studying Rich, Krupa, Morello, Elvin Jones, Jo Jones, Butch Miles, etc. These cats definitely knew their craft

[@rickbywater5026]

Who is casey cooper and Travis Barker? never heard of them , yea buddy Rich and Gene Krupa and joe were setting the standards so to speak for generations of drummers to come, Neil Peart is the only now a days drummer I know that can play anything and everything.

[@chrisguerra2341]

Thank you Dad for telling me this was your favorite song in 1958 and exposing me to Jazz

[@jimjimsandburg2754]

Back when college professors played jazz. Late 1950s and early 1960s.

[@mariamalmquist9294]

Thank you dad! Well he was born 1940. And visited the States.

[@mariamalmquist9294]

God music . Love it.

[@abderraizi1356]

the same thing with my dad

[@dean3434]

Well, I'm not Dad, but I've made sure all my family has heard this classic tune. And I remind all the family often of this tune. Really!

[@yestotruth794]

Absolutely brilliant version of all time, just magic, 5/4 timing more dimension to improvise, so cool..love it forever

[@django-unchained]

The times when artists were actual musicians.

[@jeffhartwig5283]

During an interview he stated that a university asked him to move Eugene Wright (bass) to the back of the band. Mr. Brubeck then told bass player, Mr. Wright his microphone was broken and get out in front of the band to use his microphone. Mr. Wright was not told about it and proceeded to get to the front and perform a solo. Facts.

[@frankmcgady3104]

Thanks for sharing, did not know that. What integrity.

[@digitalmojave]

Love it.

[@danbytp]

Team players!

[@terryrussel3369]

@@danbytp History that MUST be Exposed and Remembered so it will be Encouraged and Repeated !

[@danbytp]

@@terryrussel3369 Life can be a hassle sometimes.😒