Dave Brubeck and his quartet (Paul Desmond on alto-sax, Eugene Wright on bass and Joe Morello on drums) make a fine, even-more adventurous follow up to his legendary Time Outfeaturing his trademark easy-going swing arrangements in odd (9/4!) time signatures and one amazing solo by Morello (the appropriately titled “Way More Drums”). Hits like “Unsquare Dance” and “It’s a Raggy Waltz” are augmented by “Charles Matthew Hallelujah,” “Maori Blues,” and the lovely “Blue Shadows In the Street.” IMPEX’s all-analog 180-gram pressing was mastered by George Marino at Sterling Sound in New York from the original master tapes. With RTI’s quiet surfaces and our strict attention to detail, this is a must-have for Brubeck fans (you are legion) and a great addition to any audiophile library.
Side A
1. It’s a Raggy Waltz
2. Bluette
3. Charles Matthew Hallelujah
4. Way More Blues
Side B
1. Far More Drums
2. Maori Blues
3. Unsquare Dance
4. Bru’s Boogie Woogie
5. Blue Shadows In the Street